"Spiced complexity on nose. Pleasing ripeness and harmony with refined, dry, savoury finish."
Decanter
"A property that seems to be awakening, this St.-Julien leans toward more of a Margaux style. The attractive earthy, floral, red currant, and raspberry notes are impressively intense and complex in the aromatics. This dark ruby/purple-tinged wine displays elegance, finesse, and a beautiful mouthfeel in a restrained, moderately intense, but still classic style with sweet tannins. Tobacco, cedar, earth, and red and black fruits are prominent in both the aromas and the flavors. This wine can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years."
90 Points, The Wine Advocate
"Beychevelle's style is for elegance, and this wine epitomizes that character. It is sweet, soft, with light tannins, achieving a balance of black fruits and acidity, light in structure and depth."
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Château Beychevelle is a Quatrième Grand Cru Classé located in the Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux. This Chateau which has been built in the 17th century and restructured by the Marquis de Brassier in 1757 is one of the most prestigious châteaux in Bordeaux making powerful, fine and elegant wines. Beychevelle is called the "Versailles of the Médoc" as a tribute to the château's elegant classical architecture and French gardens. It was the fiefdom of the Ducs d’Epernon during the reign of Henry III. The French Grand Admiral and first duke Jean Louis Nogaret de la Valette is at the origin of the château’s name. According to the legend, all ships had to lower their sails as they sailed past the château in homage to its powerful owner. It was first named “Baisse-Voile”, meaning “Lowering Sail” and finally changed to “Beychevelle”. The château is involved in environment protection and health, which made it earn both Sustainable Agriculture and Terra Vitis certification in 2005.
