The 2022 Beaumont has a tightly wound nose with blackberry, briar and light tobacco scents unfolding nicely with each swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins. It’s quite structured and firm at the moment but will loosen up with time. Sapid and fresh, this is a delightful, traditional-styled claret that should age well in bottle. 90 points

The 2022 Beaumont turned out beautifully. A burst of dark blue/black-toned fruit opens first, followed by complicating floral and savory notes from the Cabernet Sauvignon, which dominates the blend. Firm but well-integrated tannins give the Beaumont terrific energy and drive. 90 points

Good depth through the palate, plenty of espresso, cocoa bean, brambled blackberry and blueberry fruit, touch of austerity to the tannins at this point, in a way that suggests confidence in ageing. Grand Millésimes de France, director Anthony Yaigre, well located estate in Cussac-Fort-Médoc, 28hl/h yield from sandy-gravel soils. 91 points