2018 Amiral de Beychevelle
Red • Bordeaux • Saint-Julien AOC • France • 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot • 92/100 Wine Enthusiast
2018 Amiral de Beychevelle, Bordeaux, France, Saint-Julien AOP
The name of this wine comes from Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette, Admiral of France (FR : Amiral), Governor of Guyenne. An almighty man because, according to the legend, all ships passing the castle had to lower their sails as a sign of allegiance. Under Henry III Beychevelle it was the residence of the Dukes of Epernon. Hence the name Beychevelle, meaning "Drop-Sail" and the emblem of the castle, a ship with a griffin, the guardian of Dionysus’ wine crater.
The rigorous selection to which all the great wine vintages are subject, gives birth to this second wine, Amiral de Beychevelle. Matured in the same age-old tradition as that glorious the first wine, it is earlier ready to drink, giving the amateur all the vivacity of youth.
Geology: deep Garonne gravel.
Area: 250 hectares of which 90 are planted with vines.
Average age of vines: 28 years.
Density: 10,000 vines / ha.
Ageing: 18 months in oak barrels, renewed for 50% every year.
The winemaking is traditional.
- Name:
- Amiral de Beychevelle
- Appelation:
- Saint-Julien AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2018
- Varietal:
- 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Expert Rating:
- Our price per bottle:
- €49,50
- Type:
- Ruby red with a deep concentration
- Nose:
- Nice mix of black and red fruits, pepper, cinnamon and bay leaf. Noble nose!
- Taste:
- Powerful attack with great elegance, young tannins with great aging potential, crunchy fruits, spices, dark chocolate, impressive final finesse
- Dishes suggestions:
- Game, red meat, poultry
- To drink from:
- 2022
- To drink until:
- 2033
- Service Temperature:
- 17°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.