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Info Chateau and vintage on the cork
Label No label
Label Slightly damaged
Level Top-shoulder ( - )
Vintage | Wine 1970 |
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.
Margaux
Haut Medoc
Pauillac
Saint Estèphe
CHÂTEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 1970
Saint Julien
Saint Emilion
Margaux
CHÂTEAU PETIT FAURIE DE SOUTARD 1970
Saint Emilion
(01-1998) Fully mature with a spicy, plum-like bouquet, and some caramel aromas, the 1970 Beychevelle is round, fruity, quite silky and soft, and nicely concentrated.
(05-1993) Deep garnet; tight, cedary nose, with minty nuances and tar emerging; full, firm, dusty texture; spicy, almost rich in flavor; fully evolved; stylish.