Château Beychevelle 2018 – Saint-Julien, Cru Classé

The nose is fresh, elegant, finely tight and offers a grain, deepness, a certain intensity/power and a certain delicacy. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small ripe/Fresh black fruits and small notes of fresh cherry, violet associated with touches of small wild fruits, zan, sweet spices, a very discreet hint of mild tobacco and tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers richness, a beautiful freshness, minerality as well as a good definition, concentration, a beautiful grain and a fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy creamy raspberry, crushed cassis and small notes of creamy raspberry associated with touches of fresh strawberry, violet, cornflower as well as hints of tonka bean, caramelization, discreet hints of vanilla and a subtle hint of green cardamom. A fine sapidity on the finish/persistence. A wine full of balance between concentration and delicacy.