Vinous 89 byNeal Martinthe4/2/2024 The 2021 Amiral de Beychevelle has a lovely bouquet for a Deuxième Vin. Quite plush considering the vintage, it oozes with blueberry and blackberry fruit, quite fresh and floral—you might think it was a Margaux! The palate is medium-bodied with a vibrant
Wine Spectator 87 byJames Molesworththe2/22/2024 Features friendly cherry and pomegranate notes that mingle with a lightly singed vanilla edge. Open-knit finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2026. 15,300 cases made. –JM
The Wine Cellar Insider 87-89 byJeff Levethe5/16/2022 Forward, soft, savory, and fruity, the red berries come along with a savory, minty, earthy edge on the medium-bodied, palate and in the easy to enjoy, finish. Drink from 2023-2031. 87-89
Vinous 87-89 byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022 The 2021 Amiral de Beychevelle has an attractive, well-endowed bouquet; in fact, I might prefer the aromatics here vis-à-vis the previous vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, lively red berry fruit and white pepper and clove on the finish, which delivers good length. A fine Deuxième Vin.
Wine Advocate 87-89 byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022 From vines predominantly located in the commune of Cussac, the 2021 Amiral de Beychevelle exhibits aromas of plums, dark berries and spice box, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless palate that's velvety and charming. It's a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot.