Scores
90
Robert Parker
The 2023 Amiral de Beychevelle is a charming blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon and 51% Merlot that bursts with aromas of violets, plums and cassis. Medium to full-bodied, sweet and fleshy, with a layered core of lively fruit, melting tannins and a mouthwatering finish, it will offer a broad drinking window.
Vinous
The 2023 Amiral de Beychevelle is a very serious second wine. A blast of blue/purplish fruit, lavender, crème de cassis, spice and mocha infuse the 2023 with gorgeous textural depth. Plush, silky tannins wrap it all together. This is a charmer, that much is obvious.
90
Decanter
Rich, fully expressive on the nose with bramble fruit, some toasty notes, quite ripe fruit and perfumed tones. Good acidity to fruit ratio - crisp and juicy red berry fruit with relatively lean and tight but fine tannins which give the frame - nice direction from start to finish. Linear and well defined. Not so deep, but there’s power and a long length. Solid performance. It’s on the lean side, but I like the styling. Ageing 12 months, one third new oak, one third one year barrels, one third two year barrels. 10-12% press wine.