2018 Amiral de Beychevelle Saint-Julien [JD93][JS92]

Producer: Amiral de Beychevelle  
Region: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France  
Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc 
Year: 2018 

Jeb Dunnuck, 93 Points 

"A rock star of a second wine already offering pleasure, the 2018 Amiral De Beychevelle checks in as 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that comes from the younger vines of the estate and slightly more sandy soils. This makes for a more up-front, fruit-driven wine that reveals a deep purple hue as well as sumptuous array of blueberries, black cherries, lead pencil shavings, tobacco, and spring flowers. It's classic Bordeaux on the nose, yet has a wonderful sweetness of fruit, ripe, polished tannins, no hard edges, and just a balanced, seamless style that's ideal for enjoying over the coming 10-15 years." 

James Suckling, 92 Points 

"Dark fruit with cedar and herbal notes on the nose. Some meat, too. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Juicy and savory character on the palate with a balanced structure. Flavorful finish. Second wine. Try after 2023 when it will be more together." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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