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In a few words ...
The mythical Château Beychevelle label depicts a boat, a reference to the 15th-century owner who used to lower the sails of ships (becha vela in Gascon). Located at the entrance to the commune of Saint Julien, this fourth Grand Cru Classé is one of the most iconic châteaux in the Médoc. From the 14th century onwards, numerous owners succeeded one another at what was then known as the "Château du Médoc", a clear indication of its importance at the time. The name "beychevelle" came later from a tribute to the Duke of Epernon. Owner of the estate in the XVth century, he was a great admiral of France, in respect of whom ships passing through the estuary in front of the estate recommended the action of "lowering the sails", "becha vela" in Gascon. The front of the ship, illustrated on the label by a griffin, represents the guardian of the wine crater of Dionysus in Greek mythology. Having no descendants, the admiral left the estate to the crown, which resulted in the dismemberment of the property, giving rise to the châteaux branaire-ducru and saint-pierre to the west of the estate, and château ducru-beaucaillou to the north. The estate?s wine development dates back to the end of the seventeenth century, with the arrival of jean-pierre dabadie? First president of the second chamber of inquiry at the Bordeaux parliament? Who began replanting the vines following severe frosts. François-armand de brassier took over the family business from his father - nephew of president dabadie - in 1740, and it was under his aegis that, after a fire, work began on the magnificent chartreuse that still marks the entrance to saint-julien today.after being seized as national property during the revolution, the château was sold to jacques conte, a Bordeaux shipowner, who sold it 25 years later to his nephew pierre-françois guestier, wine merchant, deputy mayor of bordeaux, mayor of saint-julien, member of parliament and owner of château batailley. The château will be classified
Tasting notes
Appearance
Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.
Aroma
The nose reveals notes of violet and empyreumatic like wood, roasting, vanilla ... In aging, the wine will reveal very high quality game or truffle aromas.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Smoked
Taste
The wines of Saint-Julien are famous for mixing the feminine finesse of Margaux wines with the strength of Pauillac wines. We will find therefore structured tannins with a note of black fruits important that will give an interesting overall balance.
Wine Fruity | Long
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir Located in front of the Gironde estuary, the soil is composed mainly of gravels, marls and pebbles. The climate of the appellation allows a good ripening of the grapes as temperatures are regulated by the Gironde.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Grilled beef rib
Guides reviews
95 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate
16 / 20 Jancis Robinson
93 / 100 Wine Spectator
93 / 100 Jean-Marc Quarin
1 / 3 Le Guide Hachette
92 / 100 Vinous
94 / 100 James Suckling
94 / 100 Wine Decider
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• 56 reviews • Registered since 2018 • Reviewed on the 1986 vintage of this wine on 09/06/2019
Splendid freshness and ageing
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Château Beychevelle
Château Beychevelle is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 49 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Beychevelle 2016.
Appellation
Saint-Julien
The appellation Saint-Julien is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Beychevelle and its 49 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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