1961 Château Beychevelle
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A 60-year-old château-bottled wine generously donated by Gerald Duff. Really lovely: soft and fully evolved with just a hint of brown sugar. What a treat! Even if it's past its peak. (JR)
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An excellent, but not outstanding effort for the vintage, the 1961 Beychevelle exhibits a healthy, dark ruby/plum-like color, attractive, cedary, ripe fruit, a round, generous, expansive palate, and a lush finish. It requires consumption.
An excellent, but not outstanding effort for the vintage, the 1961 Beychevelle exhibits a healthy, dark ruby/plum-like color, attractive, cedary, ripe fruit, a round, generous, expansive palate, and a lush finish. It requires consumption. Dec 1993, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
With greater care in the vineyard and more precision in the winery, Ch. Beychevelle's star is rising. That's in large part due to the leadership of Philippe Blanc and investment by current owners, Japanese brewers Suntory and French wine group Castel.