95
Inside Bordeaux
Jane Anson
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10 Oct 24
This 2010 just nudges the 2009 for me in terms of future potential if you are looking to cellar over the long term. Has depth and silky tannins, layers of bitter black chocolate, tea, cocoa bean, espresso, salted cracker, rosemary, sage, anis, and aromatics of crushed roses as it opens. Great quality, a ton of complexity. 60% new oak for ageing, September 27 to October 13 for harvest.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2044
93
Vinous
Neal Martin
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01 Mar 23
The 2010 Beychevelle has much more lift and black fruit on the nose compared directly with the 2009. Licorice and violet scents, especially the former, emerge with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry. Huge structure, dense and tannic, powerful with an almost burly finish. You might argue that this lacks a bit of finesse, but it has a sense of audacity uncommon in this Saint-Julien. Tasted at the Beychevelle vertical at the property.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2050
93
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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05 Mar 20
Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Beychevelle comes roaring out of the glass with bombastic scents of baked blackcurrants, plum preserves and Black Forest cake plus touches of potpourri, cedar chest and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has evolved black fruit flavors and a firm, chewy texture, finishing with nice freshness and a spicy kick.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2045
92
The Wine Independent
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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27 Jul 22
The 2010 Beychevelle is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-brick in color, it bursts with bold notes of cigar box, dusty soil, dried mulberries, and fruitcake, plus hints of star anise, Oolong tea, and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, rich, and densely packed with mature, savory flavors, the palate has a firm, chewy texture with soft acidity and a long if slightly grippy / hard finish. It seems to be maturing more quickly than the 2009.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2037
17.5
Jancis Robinson
Julia Harding
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12 Feb 20
Tasted blind. Quite a bit of Merlot. Deep bricky garnet. Fragrant and, like the Branaire-Ducru, on the cusp between dark fruit and undergrowth. Dry, fine-boned tannins. Real elegance and harmony. (JH)
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2035