Will Gardener 93-95

Good deep plum. The nose is rich in dark fruit and spicy with good concentration. The palate stays fresh and calm, a deft touch here on the tannin again ripeness, no harsh edges, so easy and very long. A really very good Beychevelle. 93-95/100. Drink 2028-2045. [Will Gardener, 03/04/2019]

Neal Martin 93

The 2018 Beychevelle has a very intense nose, easily the most flamboyant of the modern era, with precocious black cherries, creme de cassis and violet scents. The palate is medium-bodied with layers of toasty black fruit laced with white pepper and thyme that exert an insistent grip. This shows slightly better than from my tastings just after bottling, though I maintain that the 2019 is the better of the two vintages. Tasted at the Beychevelle vertical at the property. [Neal Martin, 21/03/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2050

Antonio Galloni 96

An unabashedly flamboyant, exotic wine, the 2018 Beychevelle possesses tremendous richness and raciness right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, spice, menthol and espresso infuse this sumptuous Saint-Julien with striking aromatic and flavor complexity. Soft contours and silky tannins add to its irresistibly sensual personality. Time in the cellar should help the new oak assimilate, but readers should be prepared for a full-throttle, heady wine. [Antonio Galloni, 29/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2043

Wine Advocate 95

Aged for around 18 months in barrel, 60% new and 40% second fill, the 2018 Beychevelle needs a fair bit of swirling to release classic notes of cassis, plum preserves and ripe blackberries, with emerging suggestions of unsmoked cigars, tilled soil and cedar chest, plus a waft of pencil lead. The medium to full-bodied palate is still very tightly wound, offering finely packed black fruit and earthy layers within a frame of firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. This will need a good 5-6 years to come around and then will drink beautifully over the next 20+ years. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 26/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2046

JancisRobinson.com 16

50% Merlot.
Tasted blind. Dark purplish crimson. Not much nose. But very sweet and polished in a Ch Gloria/St-Pierre style. Sweeter than most St-Juliens. [20/01/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2037