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Beychevelle 2003 75cl

4eme Grand Cru Classé | St. Julien | Bordeaux | France
CHF 99.00
Critics scores
90 Robert Parker
Given the performance of this somewhat mystifying but beautifully situated estate in St.-Julien, we might be seeing a resurrection in quality, or at least much more consistency. A beauty in an up-front, supple, sexy style is the generous and savory, dark ruby /plum-colored 2003 Beychevelle. Medium to full-bodied with loads of fruit and glycerin, it is much more approachable than usual, but also generously proportioned and exceptionally well-balanced. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022.
90 James Suckling
Earthy, leafy, funky, and rich, with a decadent undertone of ripe fruit and spices. Full and velvety, with soft tannins and a decadent finish. Yummy, no need to wait. Find the wine
16 Rene Gabriel
04: Süssliches, bereits spontanes Bouquet; Cassis und eine buttrige, leicht vanillige Fülle zeigend. Im Gaumen viel Charme und Souplesse bei mittlerem Körper, fein kerniges Finale mit versöhnlich viel Brombeerentouch, wirkt aber für die Jahrgangskonstellation doch etwas zu leicht. (16/20). 06: Leicht trübes Purpur mit aufhellendem rubinem Rand. Reife rote Pflaumen, deutliche Toastnote, erinnert an frisch gebackenes Schwarzbrot, darunter eine leicht grün-würzige Cabernet Sauvignon-Note, schlank aber doch aromatisch. Saftiger, eleganter Gaumen, wirkt schon fast süffig, recht fein geratene Tannine, ausgeglichen, im Finale eine feine Schokobitterkeit zeigend. 09: Samtener, feiner Gaumen, tiefe Säure dadurch recht füllig mit süsslich-pflaumigem Extrakt, jetzt schon genussreif. trinken (2009 - 2017)
89 Wine Spectator
Aromas of toasted oak with chocolate, berry and meat follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a medium berry and vanilla aftertaste. Pretty wine. Needs some more bottle age. Best after 2008. 20,830 cases made. –JS .
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Château Beychevelle
Located in the Saint-Julien region of Bordeaux, this Classed Growth, Château Beychevelle has one of the most recognizable labels in all of Médoc. Featuring an estuary boat, the labels show a sail lowered in salute to the estates former owner, the Duc d’Epernon, an Admiral of France. Better known as the “Dragon Boat” wine, it has become one of the most sought after wines around the world, especially in China. Now a sizable 90-hectare property, its vineyards are dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Petit Verdot growth. More recently, they have heavily invested into the renovation of their wine making facilities, cellars, and visitor center. Today the beautiful winery, designed by Arnaud Boulain and Atelier BPM stands with glass walls allowing guests to fully partake in the winemaking process.