Chateau Beychevelle St-Julien 2017 750ml
A 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.
The Wine Advocate | RP 94+
Published: Mar 16, 2020
Drink: 2022-2042
Medium 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.
James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Dec 14, 2019
Aromas 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.
Decanter | D 93
Published: Nov 21, 2019
Drink: 2023-2043
Hawthorn 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.
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Alcohol: 13.4%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 18 September–3 October 2017
Oak: 18 months in French oak, 60% new and 40% second-fill
Varietals: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Skin Contact: Traditional fermentation and maceration with gentle extraction
Winemaker: Château Beychevelle
Region: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1–2 hours
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, beef, venison, duck, game birds, mushrooms, truffle and mature cheeses
