France Bordeaux Château BeychevelleBeychevelle

1999 Beychevelle

Beychevelle

87Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

This is a pleasant, medium-bodied 1999 displaying notes of herbs and damp earth in its austere, undernourished personality. Notions of strawberry, cherry, and currant fruit also emerge, but there is not a lot to get excited about in this uninspiring 1999. It will last for a decade. Apr 2002, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 86/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace		£1,217.00
Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 13 Marketplace		£104.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Mid ruby. Some interesting scent. Light bodied but very fragrant and appealing - without ever sending anyone into ecstasies. Clean and fresh though pretty minor key.www.jancisrobinson.com, 25 Jun 2009

Jancis Robinson MWScore: 16.5/20

Robert ParkerScore: 86/100

Plum and smoky aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with light tannins and a smoky finish. A bit short, but very pleasant. Best from 2003 through 2006. 22,500 cases made. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2002.

The Wine AdvocateScore: 85/100

About The Producer

The producer

Château Beychevelle

With greater care in the vineyard and more precision in the winery, Château 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. Legend has it that in the 17th century, ships sailing past the property lowered their sails as they passed as a mark of respect to the owner, an admiral, the Duke of Épernon. The Gascon term for lower the sails, "becha vela", gives rise to the name Beychevelle.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Julien

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window