Château Beychevelle is an estate along La Gironde about 30 miles northwest of Bordeaux near the village of St.-Julien. Founded in the Middle Ages, Château Beychevelle was once owned by an admiral in the French navy who demanded respect by baisse voile (lowering of the masts when passing his riverfront fortification). The Louis XV-style château is an 18th-century masterpiece with classic French gardens and a museum-quality interior. Vines cover more than 200 acres of terroir, planted mostly with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Château Beychevelle produces a grand vin, a deuxième crus (Amiral de Beychevelle) and an AC Haut-Médoc.
In 2023 Beychevelle used its highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon ever in its final blend, 61%, with 35% Merlot. Aged in 70% new oak this is a seriously rich an...
Château Beychevelle is one of the most beautiful châteaux of the Medoc. Excellent depth, with ripe blackcurrant, cedar, and a vibrant acidity that brings precision ...