Located in the far south of the St-Julien appellation, Château Beychevelle is an elegant estate, with views down to the Gironde estuary. The wine is typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and it is matured in oak barrels (50-60% new) for 18 months. The 2015 vintage is an excellent wine, displaying firm tannins and a well-balanced structure, with ripe blackcurrants, sloe berries and damson.