Chateau Beaumont 2013

This wine boasts a deep ruby colour with a narrow rim. It exhibits generous merlot-profiled fruit flavours such as cherries and raspberries and is less complex than most Haut Medoc CBs. Upon the second nosing, ripe, fresh red fruits like red currants and strawberries, wood spices, and hints of leather, coffee, and toffee are unmistakable. The palate mirrors the nose with red fruit flavours and firm, smoky tannins. It's medium-bodied by Cabernet Standard, with higher perceived alcohol, acidity, tannins, and fruit. The attack is silky with a well-balanced tannic structure. After ten years in the bottle, the wine has harmonized, yielding supple tannins while retaining its density, assuring the consumer of its ageing potential. The elegant, lightly oaky aromas contribute to the medium aromatic finish.

This is an unequivocal and direct Cabernet blend that is currently opening up exceptionally well. It comprises 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, providing complexity from the outset. Regardless of vintage, this Chateau Beaumont wine initially presents a conservative bouquet and may appear standoffish compared to its peers, with undergrowth aromas emerging with aeration. This initial reserve is attributed to the Cabernet content, which adds to its unique character, arousing the interest of the discerning wine enthusiast. It consistently garners scores ranging from 85 to 89, underscoring its exceptional value.

We confidently award this wine a score of 91.