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The 1989 vintage is undeniably a very great vintage in Bordeaux. This trend is also confirmed with Château Beychevelle 1989. A classified growth with aromas of tobacco and roasted coffee. On the palate, the wine is greedy and the tannins are silky. A pleasant tasting that will delight all lovers of classified growths.
Vintage | Wine 1989 |
Classification | Médoc - 4ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Julien |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Beychevelle |
Country | France |
Château Beychevelle is a fourth classified grand cru (classification of Medoc wines of 1855) of the Saint-Julien appellation. Located on the left bank of the Médoc, the vineyard includes 92 hectares of vines. The vines are around 30 years old and benefit from reasoned treatment. Château Beychevelle is a classic Saint-Julien: roundness, rich aromas, and power. The classic harmony of the greatest Médoc, which deserves much more than the fourth cru of the 1855 classification.
The best vintages of Beychevelle are undoubtedly 1982 and the vintage 1986. The wines of 1989, 2000 and grands crus of 2005 are equally exceptional. Finally, Château Beychevelle has also produced great vintages such as 2009, 2010 and the 2015 vintage.
Champagne
Pomerol
Champagne
Sauternes
Margaux
Pauillac
Haut Medoc
Saint Julien
Margaux
(05-1999) Slightly rustic, but featuring loads of chocolate and berry and hints of flowers. Full-bodied, with minty, floral and cherry flavors and a velvety texture. Loads of mouthpuckering tannins.
(03-1993) Dark red color. Blood. Slightly brown. Brilliant. Good intensity. Nose of medium intensity. Gate. Wooded. A little rough. Hint of alcohol. A little heavy to the bustle. Soft and subtle attack, developing on a fine touch on the palate. Slow fatty evolution on a structure of good concentration, powerful, which leaves a very tasty and very very aromatic finish from its middle. Cherry finish, fine chocolate, very fruity. Beautiful wine. More finesse than Lagrange. No bitterness.
(02-2006)