{"title":"Chateau Beychevelle","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau Beychevelle\u003cspan\u003e is one of Saint-Julien’s most iconic estates, celebrated for its elegant, refined wines and distinctive chateau overlooking the Gironde. Known for its harmonious Cabernet Sauvignon-led blends, Beychevelle combines silky tannins, ripe black fruits, floral notes and fresh acidity with impressive ageing potential. A classified Fourth Growth of the 1855 classification, it is highly regarded for its consistency, finesse and classic Saint-Julien character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-beychevelle-st-julien-2017-750ml","title":"Chateau Beychevelle St-Julien 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA wine born from legend and crafted with grace. From the heart of Saint-Julien, the 2017 Beychevelle captures the château’s signature elegance with aromas of violets, cassis, and cedar, unfolding into silky tannins and a long, mineral-laced finish. Nicknamed the \"Versailles of the Médoc,\" Beychevelle is as regal in the glass as it is in history. This vintage reflects finesse, structure, and the promise of decades in your cellar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 16, 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2022-2042 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 14, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of flowers, berries and light cedar with some milk-chocolate undertones. Medium body. Creamy tannins and a firm, caressing finish. Shows tension and focus. Better after 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns WineInfo_wineInfo__item__T55B6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WineInfo_wineInfo__item__type__mxO21\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(146, 7, 0);\"\u003eD 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 21, 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2023-2043\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawthorn and crushed earth on the nose, with touches of brambled hedgerow berries. I really like this, it has personality, and is showing well even at this early stage, still with the finesse and elegance of the appellation in this particular vintage coupled with concentration and focus to the fruit. One to feel confident with for the long haul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.40%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 44% Merlot 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WineInfo_wineInfo__item__type__mxO21\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBeychevelle.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WineInfo_wineInfo__item__type__mxO21\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver since it was first produced, and down through the various vintages, Château Beychevelle has reflected the elegance and finesse of Saint Julien's finest terroirs.Graceful and complex, with a tremendous aromatic richness, Château Beychevelle is made from the best plots in the vineyard and undergoes a rigorous selection process.It reveals its character after about ten years, and can be kept for several decades, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2017\u003cbr\u003eHarvest dates\u003cbr\u003eFrom September 18 to October 3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area\u003cbr\u003e78haYield54hl\/ha\u003cbr\u003eAssembly\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 50%\u003cbr\u003eMerlot 45%\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Franc 1%\u003cbr\u003ePetit Verdot 4%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981206601792,"sku":"RDFR20170073","price":224.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-beychevelle-saint-julien-750ml.jpg?v=1755606095"},{"product_id":"chateau-beychevelle-st-julien-1975-750ml","title":"Chateau Beychevelle St-Julien 1975 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 63, 158);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1975 Château Beychevelle is a classic Saint-Julien that embodies the elegance of its era. Aged in cement tanks with no new oak, it retains impressive color and grace for its age. Expect delicate structure with subtle menthol, spice, and aged blackcurrant notes. Though firm and muscular in youth, it has aged into a refined, old-school claret that showcases the finesse of the vintage. A lovely bottle for those who appreciate mature Bordeaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(146, 7, 0);\"\u003eD 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was aged in cement tanks in the 1970s, again with no new oak. This has maintained an excellent depth of colour, and has aged gracefully. There is a touch of menthol on the finish, and overall this is one of the most delicate of this lineup. A lovely, classic claret, very much of its age and appellation. It will have benefited from greater selection in 1975, as the second wine Amiral de Beychevelle was created in 1974. As an aside, owner Archille-Fould gave another interesting gift to the Médoc besides this delicious wine – he was the French Postmaster General and in the mid 1970s moved the phone book printing facility from Paris to Saint-Laurent-Médoc, creating 300 jobs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Natural cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.00%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 1, 1998\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 1989-2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly in this wine's life, it tasted precocious and forward for the normally tannic, hard wines of the vintage. However, this wine has now firmed up, and it should turn out to be the longest-lived Beychevelle of the seventies. Dark ruby, with a ripe, spicy, leather-and-black currant-scented bouquet, this full-bodied, weighty, muscular Beychevelle is atypically powerful. Whether it will ever resolve all the tannins remains debatable. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 10\/89.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeychevelle.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver since it was first produced, and down through the various vintages, Château Beychevelle has reflected the elegance and finesse of Saint Julien's finest terroirs.Graceful and complex, with a tremendous aromatic richness, Château Beychevelle is made from the best plots in the vineyard and undergoes a rigorous selection process.It reveals its character after about ten years, and can be kept for several decades, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40428764790848,"sku":"RDFR19750061","price":298.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-beychevelle-saint_-julien-older-vintage-750ml.jpg?v=1755247897"},{"product_id":"aspirant-de-beychevelle-st-julien-2020-1500ml","title":"Aspirant de Beychevelle St-Julien 2020 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAspirant de Beychevelle, launched by Château Beychevelle, is a cuvée designed for premium restaurants and by-the-glass service. Focused on delivering an affordable version of Beychevelle, it showcases the freshness of Saint-Julien fruit, particularly from young vines. Dominated by Merlot (65%), it offers a suppler, lusher profile, crafted for early enjoyment while complementing the estate's first and second wines. Produced in limited quantities, a significant portion is allocated to French restaurants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest born at Chateau Beychevelle, Aspirant de Beychevelle, is the cuvee mostly dedicated to the premium restaurants and to the by the glass service: The idea is to make affordable Beychevelle in restaurants through this cuvee stemming from the young vines of Chateau Beychevelle and bottled at the Chateau. From the 2016 vintage the technical team of Chateau Beychevelle tailored a wine to drink on the freshness of the fruit, in the Saint-Julien appellation. Produced in very limited quantities from the 2016 vintage, a large part is allotted to the French restaurants. \"This is not a third wine, it is a wine that complements the first and second wine with a blend dominated by Merlot (65%) for a suppler and lusher profile, Castel says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September -October 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot 65%, Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle extraction and maceration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chateau Beychevelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 hours — gentle decanting recommended for the magnum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast lamb, beef, duck, venison, grilled meats, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40479768641600,"sku":"RDFR20202826","price":158.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/aspirant-de-beychevelle-st-julien-1500ml.jpg?v=1755253107"},{"product_id":"chateau-beychevelle-st-julien-2021-750ml","title":"Chateau Beychevelle St-Julien 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Beychevelle 2021 is a fresh and elegant Saint-Julien with bright red fruit, silky tannins, and subtle notes of chocolate, spice, and oak. Lighter in style but well-crafted, it’s all about finesse over power—showing charm now, with more to reveal as it ages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 8, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2025-2038 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Beychevelle opens in the glass with notes of sweet berry compote, plums and creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate with an unusually sweet core of fruit for the vintage, framed by plenty of chewy tannin, and concluding with a vanillin-inflected finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 91-92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 17, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlueberry and some chocolate and berry character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh, medium finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Wine Advocate | RP 98\\nPublished: Nov 30, 2018\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(146, 7, 0);\"\u003eD 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 1, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2024-2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark chocolate, green peppercorns, blackcurrants, lots of Cabernet markers on the nose. Missing a touch more mid palate depth, starts off juicy and bright but then settles and quietens. It's got a lovely sleek texture, tannins are really well integrated and this isn't at all pushed which is a great effort in 2021 showcasing restraint over trying to make something too hefty. I just wanted some more vibrancy and concentration to follow through. This may just need more time to come together and harmonise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns WineInfo_wineInfo__item__T55B6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WineInfo_wineInfo__item__type__mxO21\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBeychevelle.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WineInfo_wineInfo__item__type__mxO21\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver since it was first produced, and down through the various vintages, Château Beychevelle has reflected the elegance and finesse of Saint Julien's finest terroirs.Graceful and complex, with a tremendous aromatic richness, Château Beychevelle is made from the best plots in the vineyard and undergoes a rigorous selection process.It reveals its character after about ten years, and can be kept for several decades, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2021\u003cbr\u003eHarvest datesFrom September 25 to September 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintage-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly\u003cbr\u003e57% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e38% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e3% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e2% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting note 2021 - A technical year that held some nice surprises in store for us in the glass! Upon tasting, Beychevelle 2021 is remarkable for its freshness and intensity. The bouquet on the nose is an explosion of ripe red fruits: wild strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants. The palate is supported by a beautiful tannic structure, silky, powerful and complex, reminiscent of the noble and elegant character of great Saint-Julien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40614980878400,"sku":"RDFR20212784","price":179.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-beychevelle-saint-julien-750ml.jpg?v=1755606095"},{"product_id":"amiral-de-beychevelle-st-julien-2019-750ml","title":"Amiral de Beychevelle St-Julien 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmiral de Beychevelle 2019 is the elegant second wine of Château Beychevelle, blending 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. It shows lovely aromatic intensity with bright, polished black fruit and soft tannins, making it smooth and approachable. Produced with the same meticulous care as the grand vin, this wine offers finesse and youthful vivacity. It is easy-drinking now but can age up to 15 years, with drinking window from 2025 to 2035.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 5, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely intensity on the nose, aromatic and expressive. Smooth and high-toned on the palate, bright with a classy shine to the black fruits. I really love the aromatics on the profile here, you get that perfume and gloss with depth and soft tannins. Easy-drinking second wine, easy to recommend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 1, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2035\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Sweet and without real drive. Pleasant, but without great potential for long-term improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeychevelle.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAMIRAL DE BEYCHEVELLE - Chateau Beychevelle's Second Wine \u003cbr\u003eThe rigorous selection process undergone by the grand vin results in the creation of its younger brother, Amiral de Beychevelle. Despite being made from young vines, Amiral de Beychevelle benefits from the same growing techniques, meticulous sorting, and traditional barrel ageing. It has the same elegance and finesse as its older brother, but reveals its character more quickly, offering wine-enthusiasts the full vivacity of its youth. It can be kept for up to fifteen years, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note\u003cbr\u003eThe 2019 wines have beautiful colors, clean and fresh fruit, more moderate alcohol levels than the previous vintage and their tannic structures have a lot of definition and depth. The volumes harvested allowed us to make a very careful selection - around 55% - in order to produce a Grand Vin in line with its predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 September – 11 October 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in French oak, approximately 30% new oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon 68%, Merlot 32%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Château Beychevelle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant for approximately 1 hour before serving. The 2019 is already approachable, but gentle aeration helps open its polished black fruit, floral and savoury character while softening the tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with grilled or roasted red meats, beef tenderloin, lamb, duck, venison, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses. Particularly well suited to grilled Wagyu, roast lamb or beef tenderloin with mushroom or truffle sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40657048633408,"sku":"RDFR20195703","price":99.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/amiral-de-beychevelle-saint-julien-new-label-750ml.jpg?v=1788149995"},{"product_id":"chateau-beychevelle-st-julien-1999-750ml","title":"Chateau Beychevelle St-Julien 1999 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe 1999 Château Beychevelle is a mature, elegantly styled Left Bank classic showing Beychevelle’s hallmark finesse. Now in its prime drinking window, the 1999 delivers supple cassis fruit, soft fully integrated tannins, and the balanced, graceful profile typical of Saint-Julien. While lighter and less dense than top vintages, it offers refined aromatics with notes of blackberry, espresso, and sandalwood. A smooth, ready-to-enjoy Bordeaux that reflects the estate’s tradition of poise and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 3, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2030\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt-Julien was spared the hail storms that occured in early September, unlike St-Émilion, but it still had to deal with the rain that arrived mid-month, just as harvests were getting underway. To be honest this was the wine I was most expecting to be underpowered, but there is a well-defined, supple frame here holding the cassis fruits. They lack a density that you will find in 1996 or 2000 Beychevelle, but this is in a great drinking window right now with soft and fully integrated tannins, and the classic St Julien sense of balance. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 31, 2009\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2009-2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. This has an interesting nose with blackberry, espresso, a touch of coca and sandalwood. It does lack just a little fruit intensity. The palate is medium-bodied, just a little green on the entry but good acidity, firm tannins but then lacking complexity and finesse towards the finish. It is a little uninspiring. Go for the ’49! Drink now-2015. Tasted June 2009.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeychevelle.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver since it was first produced, and down through the various vintages, Château Beychevelle has reflected the elegance and finesse of Saint Julien's finest terroirs.Graceful and complex, with a tremendous aromatic richness, Château Beychevelle is made from the best plots in the vineyard and undergoes a rigorous selection process.It reveals its character after about ten years, and can be kept for several decades, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40817534402624,"sku":"RDFR19990066","price":318.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-beychevelle-saint-julien-1999-750ml.jpg?v=1763498456"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/collections\/producer-chateau-beychevelle.jpg?v=1789354219","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/collections\/chateau-beychevelle.oembed","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}