Firm reduction blocks an evaluation of the nose though there is again good punch and precision to the lilting and refined medium-bodied flavors that also conclude in a moderately austere
unfolding with layered flavors of crisp Muscat grapes and sweet pear
this would be the vintage on the market now
it slowly grows on the nose
it has a fantastically velvety frame and seamless freshness
Beychevelle - Saint Julien 2018 750ML Bundle Firm reduction blocks an evaluationAged 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