Chateau Beychevelle St Julien Grand Vin 2022

VINTAGE The year 2022 started with a rather dry and cold winter which resulted in a bud break on 25 March. Capricious weather set in at the beginning of spring with an intense frost episode on 3rd and 4th April which, this time, impacted our early terroirs. This was followed by a month of record temperatures in May, resulting in early and rapid flowering. The stormy rains of June were not sufficient to replenish the water reserves. The heat wave that began in the spring continued with July being the driest month since 1960. The mercury went crazy with temperature peaks of 40°C and maximums regularly above 30°C. But our old vines showed their resilience by adapting to a particularly hot and dry summer. They reminded us of their origins in the Middle East and Mesopotamia where, under arid climates, they express themselves remarkably well by producing high quality grapes. TASTING NOTES The colour is dark, adorned with subtle black highlights. The nose entices with its aromatic richness. A fresh and elegant attack precedes a rich palate, whose tannic finesse blends harmoniously with controlled power and a perfect balance between richness and freshness. The finish is particularly persistent. GRAPES 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot.