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Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: BEYC130
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 and concentrated claret, dark with creamy cassis, fresh raspberry and notes of sweet oak, coconut, graphite and cedar.
This is an En Primeur wine and special conditions apply.

Specification

Producer

Château Beychevelle

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 a...

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Tasting Notes

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 and concentrated claret, dark with creamy cassis, fresh raspberry and notes of sweet oak, coconut, graphite and cedar.

Food Matches

Delicious with rare roast beef with seasonal vegetables and yorkshire pudding.

Vinification

Harvest dates:12th September - 6th October. Yields of 50 hl/ha and aged in 70% new oak for 18 months. Alc 13.3%.

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