Producer Profile
Area under vines: 78 hectares
Soils: Garonne gravel
Average age of the vines: 28 years
Planting density: 10 000 vines/ha
Production: 40 000 to 50 000 bottles a year
Ageing: in 50% new oak barrels for 18 months
Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 48%
- Merlot 43%
- Cabernet Franc 6%
- Petit Verdot 3%
The Chateau makes one other wines:
Tasting Notes
Vinous 94
The 2017 Beychevelle seems to have calmed down on the nose in recent months, far more even-tempered with still gorgeous pure red berry fruit laced with pomegranate and espresso. But now I find more Saint-Julien in my glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins. This feels very cohesive, poised and delineated with a seductive, cassis-tinged finish. Given market prices, I might plump for the 2017 at the moment. Wonderful. Tasted at the Beychevelle vertical at the property. [Neal Martin, 21/03/2023]
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2050
JancisRobinson.com 16.5
Tasted blind. Deep ruby colour. Very floral and fragrant fruit. High toned. Succulent entry, quite polished and fleshy. Full array of fruit and fresh, vibrant acidity. The tannins are fine but firm, offering excellent structure against the fruit. This is approachable and easy to like. (TP) [16/09/2021]
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2037
Robert Parker 94
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Beychevelle has a fragrant, floral nose with warm cassis, preserved plums and Morello cherries plus earth, herbs and cinnamon touches. Medium-bodied, it has lovely expression with firm, fine grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak, 60% new and 40% second fill. The final blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Fifty-two percent of the production was dedicated to the grand vin, with 240,000 bottles produced. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 03/01/2020]
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2042
