Amiral De Beychevelle Saint-Julien 2022

Amiral de Beychevelle 2022 expresses a distinct personality while maintaining a clear connection to its Grand Vin, Château Beychevelle. Sourced primarily from a dedicated vineyard with an average vine age of 35 years, this Médoc blend combines 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. The gravelly soils contribute to an airy, fresh character, while the warm and exceptionally dry 2022 vintage helped produce a wine with ripe fruit expression, remarkable freshness and a deep tannic structure. On the palate, it is velvety, energetic and generous, with coated tannins and a smooth, lingering finish. For Exclusive Cellars, Amiral de Beychevelle 2022 represents an elegant Bordeaux selection with the structure, freshness and approachable character sought by professional wine buyers. Harvest took place from September 12 to 29, 2022.

Description

Dates Oh Harvest

From 12th to 29th September

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon 65%
Merlot 35%

Vinifications

The vinification is tailor-made and adapted to each parcel, depending on the vintage. Our objective is to transcend our terroirs in order to produce exceptional wines while respecting their identity.

Our Terroir

Sharing an obvious connection with the Grand Vin, Amiral de Beychevelle nevertheless breaks away from it and asserts its own personality. Its wine comes mainly from a vineyard dedicated to it. With an average age of 35 years, it is mainly composed of the two traditional Médoc grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Its gravelly soils give it an airy, fresh bouquet, allowing it to be enjoyed a little younger than its famous elder, Château Beychevelle.

Weather Conditions Of The Vintage

2022 began with a relatively cold, sunny winter and budburst that was close to average. April was marked by two episodes of severe frost, which had an impact on our early terroirs. This was followed by a month of record temperatures in May, resulting in early and rapid flowering. The heatwave that began in spring continued, with July the driest month since 1960. Temperatures soared to 40°C, with highs regularly above 30°C. But the vines behaved very well, reminding us of their Middle Eastern origins.

Our Impressions

2022 is a vintage of paradoxes. Amiral de Beychevelle 2022 has an incredible freshness, which highlights the fruity character of this wine. It is a velvety wine but more energetic, more tumultuous, more showy than Château Beychevelle.

Amiral de Beychevelle 2022 has a dense and brilliant colour. On the nose, we find notes of ripe fruit. It is a greedy wine, with coated tannins and a deep tannic structure. Velvety finish.