A total knock-out of a Bordeaux that seduces from the first taste, the rich and deeply textured 92 pt. 2019 Chateau Beaumont offers layers of fragrant and fresh dark spiced fruit showing impressive concentration with a lingering silky finish, an elegant and classy Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend described by Neal Martin of Vinous as "a bloody great Beaumont" incredibly value priced under $20 for stocking up by the case.
Located on the Left Bank of the Gironde between Margaux and Saint-Julien, the stately Chateau Beaumont is one of the Haut-Medoc's largest estates spanning 150 hectares, rising to the top of the appellation under the same ownership as Chateau Beychevelle in Saint-Julien and "now showing its fine potential" according to the Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss. Situated in a massive single block on top of a deep gravel hill, the sustainably farmed 114-hectare vineyard is planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small amount of Petit Verdot in a mix of sand and gravel, the nearby Gironde estuary moderating temperatures and protecting the vines from extreme highs or lows. Produced under the direction of famed consulting enologist Eric Boissenot, the richly textured 2019 Chateau Beaumont was aged in 30% new French oak for 12 months, yielding a fresh and mineral-driven Bordeaux blend with a precise and complex finish that's ready to enjoy now and built to reveal its depth over the coming decade.
From an outstanding 2019 vintage described by Jeb Dunnuck as "a terrific year that will be prized by lovers of classic, impeccably made Bordeaux," the juicy and expressive 92 pt. 2019 Chateau Beaumont offers the luscious, fresh fruit and deeply layered complexity that will have Bordeaux fans reaching for another glass, a go-to selection on exclusive restaurant wine lists at four to five times the price that promises savvy Bordeaux fans and collectors who act quickly to secure their stash many years of pleasurable drinking ahead.
This ripe, generous wine already promises well. Firm tannins back up the berry fruits and black-coffee flavors. The wine, while young, has everything ready for good aging. Drink from 2026.
92 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2022)
This is full and plush for an Haut-Medoc with medium to full body. Lots of blackberries and fresh herbs with redcurrants, too. Chewy, but polished. Give it two or three years to soften. Best after 2024.
92 points, James Suckling (Sep 2022)
The 2019 Beaumont, cropped at 50hL/ha, has a lovely, delineated bouquet of blackberry, briary and light tobacco notes. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, and not quite as supple as before, though I appreciate the tangy seaweed note toward the finish. Just what you want from a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur.
91 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Feb 2022)
The 2019 Beaumont has turned out very well, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berry fruit, pencil shavings and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, lively acids and melting tannins, it's charming and nicely balanced. It's the finest wine from this large château that I can remember tasting.
90 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)
Black cherries, plums, Asian spices, and sandalwood notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Beaumont, a nicely concentrated, medium to full-bodied Haut-Médoc with good depth of fruit and juicy acidity. This château always makes a solid wine, and the 2019 is no exception.
90 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022)
This remains a little austere, as it was En Primeur, with firm tannins and restrained but well defined cassis and blueberry fruits. Tons of Médoc signature, and an enjoyably muscular frame. Give this a little longer in bottle before drinking.
90 points, Jane Anson (Jan 2022)
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Beaumont gives up red currants, black raspberries, and plums plus suggestions of bay leaves and pencil lead. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a good amount of juicy red and black fruits with approachable tannins and a spicy kick on finish.
90 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (May 2022)
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