Château Beychevelle

Saint- Julien 4 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Beychevelle 

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, cassis, some vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, juicy, some spices, elegant texture, long. 93-95

2017 Château Beychevelle

APR 18 Ruby. Blueberries, spices, detailed, nuanced, floral, cassis nose. Intense and deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, detailed, elegant, playful, superb balance, layered, intense yet refined, superb effort, WOW. 95-97

2016 Château Beychevelle

MAY 19 Ruby. Blueberries, spices, liquorice, detailed nose, intense yet floral and scented high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, dark fruity, detailed, layered and deep, beautiful length. 96

2016 Château Beychevelle

JUN 17 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, cassis, floral and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise and spices, detailed and layered, bright fruity, one of the greatest from here. 95

2016 Château Beychevelle

APR 17 47CS 47M 1CF 5PV Ruby. Blackberries, fruits, anise, blueberries, floral nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant, lovely balance and texture, long. A beautiful and elegant Beychevelle. 93-95

2015 Château Beychevelle

SEP 18 Ruby. Blueberries, floral, fruity, nuanced, scented and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, detailed, layered, superb, long. 96

2015 Château Beychevelle

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant texture, fine grained, long. 92-94

2014 Château Beychevelle 

SEP 18 Ruby. Cassis, anise, spices, vanilla nose, detailed, faint minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, cassis, juicy and playful, long. 94

2014 Château Beychevelle

SEP 17 Ruby. Blueberries, some red fruits, violets, scented and pure fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, texture, refreshing, lovely balance, long. 92

2014 Château Beychevelle

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, blackberries, floral notes, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, elegant structure, lovely balance, nuanced, long. 92

2014 Château Beychevelle

JUN 15 Ruby. Fruity, ripe, dark berries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, quite rich and sweet expression, long. 90

2014 Château Beychevelle

APR 15 Ruby. Scented, vanilla, spices, floral nose, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, long. 90-92

2013 Château Beychevelle

AUG 16 Ruby. Red berries, blackberries, some vanilla, spices and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, juicy. 89

2013 Château Beychevelle

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries and darker fruits nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, structured finish, good length. Elegant for the vintage. 89

2013 Château Beychevelle

APR 14 Deep ruby. Dark berries, cassis, vanilla, slightly scented and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, slightly hollow, elegant but a bit short. 88-90

2012 Château Beychevelle

SEP 15 Ruby. Scented, some red berries, cassis, light floral note and some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, leaner palate, elegant but may lack some substance, good length. 89

2012 Château Beychevelle

SEP 13 Ruby. Fruity, cassis and vanilla nose with a floral touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, nuanced, elegant but a bit short. 90

2012 Château Beychevelle

JUN 13 Deep ruby. Fruity, scented and dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant and long. 92

2012 Château Beychevelle

APR 12 Ruby. Fruity, scented and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, and elegant texture, maybe a bit boring, long. 90-92

2011 Château Beychevelle

AUG 16 Ruby. Scented, cassis, blueberries, exotic notes, spices and tobacco nose, getting a new depth that has been lurking in there for a while. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, exotic, lovely balance, long. 93

2011 Château Beychevelle

SEP 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis and vanilla, ripe, some coffee notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fresh, somewhat firmer finish, long. 92

2011 Château Beychevelle

MAY 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, elegant nose, some floral notes towards violets, quite charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and detailed, refreshing red berries note, dark fruits, long. 92

2011 Château Beychevelle

SEP 12 Deep ruby, floral, fruit-driven and very elegant nose. Seems to head towards refined already. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely balance, long. 92

2010 Château Beychevelle

NOV 17 Deep ruby. Cassis, dark fruity, anise, some spices, vanilla, intense, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, dark fruity, blackberries, rich and intense, detailed, long. 94

2010 Château Beychevelle

SEP 11 Fresh, coffee and spices, barrel showing. Elegant body, pure fruit, nice length but lacks a bit of excitement. 90-92

2010 Château Beychevelle

JUN 11 Ruby. Perfumed nose over blackcurrants, fresh fruit, balanced, nicely textured and elegant. Shows better now than in April. 89-91

2010 Château Beychevelle

APR 11 Deep ruby, fresh, lively, pure, fruity, but I would have liked a bit more spark in it, not to sound too spoiled, but for this superb vintage, it feels a bit boring. 88-90

2009 Château Beychevelle

SEP 17 Ruby. Anise, fruity, floral, dark berries and spices, layered nose, deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, dark berries, intense, this one is just getting deeper and deeper, showing more and more layers. 95

2009 Château Beychevelle

SEP 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, intense, rich, almost jammy nose, more opulent than I remember it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, ripe, intense, long. 93

2009 Château Beychevelle
MAR 15 Ruby. Dark berries, vanilla, spicy, tight nose, not as open as some. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis and blueberries, rounded, long. 92

2009 Château Beychevelle

NOV 14 Ruby. Scented, red berries, layered, cassis, nuanced nose, almost refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, elegant and refreshing, lovely Beychevelle. 94

2009 Château Beychevelle

FEB 14 Deep ruby. Ripe cassis, some blueberries, vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, ripe, rounded, then more refreshing finish. Long. 93

2009 Château Beychevelle

OCT 13 Ruby. Fruity, nuanced, vanilla, closed nose, tight even if a bit rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, again somewhat rich and fruity, elegant, lovely balance, needs years in the cellar, wait ten years. 92

2009 Château Beychevelle

SEP 10 Deep ruby, seductive St-Julien nose, lots of red berries, great balance, elegant, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh fruit, long finish. 90-92

2009 Château Beychevelle

JUN 10 Ruby, blackcurrants, chocolate, touch of minerals, leather. Great acidity, high of ripe tannins, gorgeous texture, such elegance and freshness, seems very pure and refined, almost velvety, long finish. 93-95

2008 Château Beychevelle

SEP16 Ruby. Floral, red berries, light herbal touch. Fresh and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, somewhat leaner, long. 92

2008 Château Beychevelle

JUN 16 Falling apart with air, faulty storage likely.

2008 Château Beychevelle

NOV 12 Ruby. Vanilla and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, quite playful and elegant, touch of coffee mid palate, long finish. 92

2007 Château Beychevelle

NOV 11 Ruby. Elegant nose and elegant body and texture, lovely acidity. 90

2007 Château Beychevelle

APR 08 Ruby. Cassis, some bell peppers, light vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, coffee and green paprika, refreshing finish, good length. 88-90

2006 Château Beychevelle

AUG 17 Ruby. Blueberries, some anise, fruity, some scented notes, some mint, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, blueberries, fruity, elegant and structured, lovely balance, long 93

2006 Château Beychevelle

NOV 10 Ruby. elegant nose, cassis, dark fruity, spices, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, complex, elegant texture, refreshing, some structure behind, long. 92

2006 Château Beychevelle

JUL 10 Ruby, elegant, racy blackcurrants, dark berries, even floral touch behind. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, soft texture but good structure, good balance, complex, very long finish. 90

2006 Château Beychevelle

MAY 09 Ruby. Tight, cassis, dark fruits and spices, vanilla, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, structured behind elegant fruit, long. 91

2006 Château Beychevelle

MAY 07 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, some vanilla and a light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some anise and spices, vanilla, dark fruits, long. 90-92

2006 Amiral de Beychevelle

JUN 09 Ruby. Elegant nose, blackberries, spices, some leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, good balance and length. 88

2005 Château Beychevelle

JUN 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, elegant, fruit driven nose, just a touch of fine cedar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, spices, elegant, smooth, lovely balance, long. 94

2005 Château Beychevelle

FEB 16 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, ripe, dark berries and spices, some leather behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, long. 93

2005 Château Beychevelle

JAN 12 Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla and spices nose, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight and firm, does it lack the fruit to handle the wood or is this a slightly tired bottle? 90

2005 Château Beychevelle

OCT 11 Ruby- Vanilla, dark fruits, spices, blueberries nose, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, spices and blackberries palate, tight and closed, edgy finish. 92

2003 Château Beychevelle

SEP 10 Ruby, elegant nose, some cassis, leather and touch of floral with underlying cigars. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, great balance, plums and starting maturity. Another 03 drying up in the sweet fruit, getting more classical. Just a bit short length.... 88

2003 Château Beychevelle 

AUG 09 Ruby. Cassis, anise, spices, plums, bit jammy and overripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, juicy, acidity could be fresher, long. 92

2003 Château Beychevelle

MAY 07 Ruby. Jammy, big and fruity, same for palate, lazy acidity, sweet. 88

2001 Château Beychevelle 

MAR 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, fruity, scented, detailed, starting to mature, faint tobacco notes, floral, black tea, bergamot, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, elegant texture, nuanced, playful, long. 93

2001 Château Beychevelle

APR 08 Ruby. Very tight nose, some blackcurrants and herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and texture, tight, nothing herbal on the palate, long. 91

2001 Château Beychevelle

MAY 07 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, floral, scented nose, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, elegant texture, bit tight, long. 91

1998 Chateau Beychevelle

NOV 09 Deep ruby, ruby rim. Blackcurrants and cassis, some minerals in the back, sweetish anise, ripe fruit, elegant. Ok acidity, well balanced, very ripe tannins, very good length, keep another 5 years or more. 86

1996 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 Ruby, hard and young. Tobacco, cigars, somewhat closed and you feel it wants to tell more. Good acidity, ripe tannins, long length, needs time. Wait another five years, maybe more. 89

1995 Chateau Beychevelle

NOV 09 Ruby with thin garnet rim. Intense nose after ten minutes, cassis, bell pepper, herbs, some spices, young still, some floral notes, hints of jasmin and tobacco. Very elegant and balanced, good acidity, ripe tannins, great mouthfeel, keep. 88

1994 Château Beychevelle

JUL 10 Ruby with garnet rim. Tobacco, leather, anis, morellos, cassis, complex, perfect maturation now. Fresh, good acidity, mature tannins, plums, cherries, very elegant, a beauty, good length. 88

1988 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 Bright ruby, vanilla and some spices, dark fruits, raw tobacco, some green and herbal notes and a touch astringent, typical of the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit young and slightly hollow mid palate, nice texture, good length. 87

1986 Chateau Beychevelle

JAN 19 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Floral, scented, red fruity, some cassis, detailed, elegant and charming nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, playful, elegant, lovely balance, long. 93

1986 Château Beychevelle

JAN 17 Blueberries, anise, scented, light tobacco, some violets, fresh, bright and thrillingly seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fresh and fruity, lovely red berries and blueberries palate, some figs, flirting all the way, long. 95

1986 Château Beychevelle

NOV 15 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, some leather, cedar, light figs note, layered, scented, light violets note, elegant nose, charming. Even some exotic spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, focused, tight, firm but some juicy notes, firm structure that needs time to polish off, making the wine somewhat herbal, long. 93

1986 Château Beychevelle
MAR 15 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, red berries, some floral notes, detailed, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, detailed, red and darker fruits, fairly youthful expression for its age, holding up well. Long. 92

1986 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 Deep ruby, blackcurrants, floral, cigars, cinnamon, spices, strawberries, anise and sweet tobacco. Intense, complex and pure. Perfect acidity and balance, the tannins are ripe, beautiful texture, long finish. 93

1983 Château Beychevelle

MAR 15 Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, figs, leather, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, leaner palate, soft texture, little bit short. 86

1982 Château Beychevelle
MAR 15 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries and darker fruits, floral, elegant nose, some ripe notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, figs, red berries, detailed, lovely balance. 93

1982 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 Bottom neck fill, figs, liquorice, plums, violets and vanilla. Fruity body, cooler fruits on palate than nose, and you actually just enjoy this wine so much that you forget to write anything sensible about it. Can keep, drinking perfectly now. 89

1982 Château Beychevelle

SEP 10 Corked.

1982 Château Beychevelle

DEC 07 Ruby with brick rim. Some cassis, figs, dates, light scented, some violets, not the most intense nose, but really charming and quite seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, figs, some dark fruits in between, long. Lovely indeed. 93

1979 Château Beychevelle
MAR 15 Ruby, garnet rim. Dusty nose. Tired palate.

1979 Château Beychevelle

MAY 14 Ruby with garnet rim. Bit lazy nose, leather, figs and anise, takes time, some cassis notes later on. Fresh acidity, few and soft tannins, some figs and cassis, leather, good length. 88

1978 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 Above mid shoulder, C level fill. Ruby with thin brick rim. Cedar, anise, cassis, herbs, red paprika, even some violets and leather. Ok acidity, ripe and little tannins left, ok finish. More complex than last bottle, similar in texture. 85

1978 Château Beychevelle

NOV 10 Pale ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, sweet berries, anise, touch of chocolate, mature nose. Good acidity, tannins gone, sour cherries again, good length, not too complex. Starting to tire. Served blind, I guessed 78 or 76 Ducru Beaucaillou, it was the neighbour. With the answer in hand, I have had better bottles, with this one lacking in freshness and fruit. 84

1976 Château Beychevelle

APR 16 Double magnum. Ruby, garnet rim. Red fruits, figs, floral, light tobacco nose, elegant, mature, bit subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant body and texture, probably a bit on the lean side for some, refreshing, lovely mature claret. Tobacco and figs. Touch dry finish. 91

1976 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 B level fill, very top shoulder. Bright ruby, leather, prunes, leaf, anise, herbal and sweet tobacco. Good acidity, highish tannins, short finish. 77

1975 Château Beychevelle
MAR 15 Ruby, brick rim. Leather, some prunes and figs, not the most intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some red berries, thin finish. 84

1972 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby, orange rim. Leather, prunes, leafy, with touch of cigars. Good acidity, some dry tannins, short finish, somehow velvety texture. 73

1970 Château Beychevelle

NOV 12 Either Schröder & Schyler bottling or Danish. Anyway properly oxidized even with in neck fill.

1970 Château Beychevelle

DEC 11 (Bottled by Carl Jacobsen Vinhandel, Copenhagen) Top shoulder fill, ruby with thin brick rim. Dried stone fruit, lean, almost austere, not an exciting bottle, I have had better ones. 82

1970 Chateau Beychevelle

DEC 09 Bright garnet, brick rim, very much like the 66, but a bit more rustic and less fruity, a bit more but still mature tannins, still the very fresh acidity, has kept very well, some mineral notes, leather, cigars, stable and hay, again the aftertaste could be a bit longer. 90

1970 Château Beychevelle

MAY 07 Brick with ruby core. Dates, some violets, cherry stones, leather nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still biting a bit, fruit stone, leather, figs, dates, some raisins, mature, drying out a bit. 89

1967 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 Top shoulder, Mähler-Besse bottle. Really bright ruby, lean, metallic, then anise after five minutes with more herbal and bell peppers and blackcurrants. Lean body, ok acidity but short, only acidity keeps on. 73

1966 Chateau Beychevelle

DEC 09 (magnum) Bright garnet, brick rim, gorgeous nose, leather, cigars, some blackcurrants still, transparent and layered, anise, cedar, medicinal, prunes, fresh acidity, very mature tannins, perfect balance, complex and fresh. Seems very fresh for a St-Julien, acidity makes the mouth water, could have a bit longer finish, otherwise just great. 92

1959 Château Beychevelle

DEC 10 Above mid shoulder fill (C) Ruby with brick rim, truffles, tea, mint, hint of blackcurrants. Good acidity, some tannins left, a bit lean body, more fruit, not too complex, fruit driven, playful acidity, good but not long length. 85

1958 Château Beychevelle

APR 18 Magnum. Orange colour. Some figs, cherries, dates, earthy, leaner nose, bit rustic. Fresh acidity, some tannins, leaner palate but not rustic, not too intense and what is there is very mature but in balance, fairly playful acidity, cherries, sweet and sour palate and cherry stones, good length. 89

1952 Château Beychevelle
MAR 15 Ruby, orange rim, lots of sediments. Coffee, prunes, figs, drying nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, somewhat softer texture mid palate, leaner and drying finish. 85

1952 Château Beychevelle

AUG 12 Deep ruby, thin garnet rim! Lots of sediments. Layered and complex nose, floral, cedar and cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe and superbly elegant tannins. A bit lean body and therefore not a style for everyone, but just adorable in my world. Very long finish. 92

1945 Château Beychevelle

JAN 16 Upper shoulder fill. Ruby core with broad orange rim. Lots of sediments. Leather, tobacco, some cedar, very mature nose. Fresh acidity, some tannins still, sweet and sour, cherries, figs, the flavours are not as pure as some this vintage, rustic and sort of edgy, touch dusty and earthy. Long if a bit narrow. 91

1943 Château Beychevelle

JAN 16 Mid shoulder fill. Brown with orange hue. Dusty, faint touch of fruit still, but properly tired.

1937 Château Beychevelle

APR 17 Magnum. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, figs, dates, nuanced, detailed, some tobacco notes and autumn leaves. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, cedar, anise, leaner palate, bit earthy, not as scented as a bottle a year back but similar structure, good length. 89

1937 Château Beychevelle

JAN 16 Upper shoulder fill. Garnet with broad orange rim. Leaner nose but quite scented, touch of violets, tobacco and cedar, some raisins. Fresh acidity, few tannins left, those that are a bit astringent. Leaner palate, figs, cherries and leather, some edgy structure. Very charming nose, the rest is agreeable. 89

1934 Château Beychevelle

JAN 16 Danish bottling. Upper shoulder fill. Garnet with thin orange rim. Transparent nose, almost like a Burgundy, some faint red berries and lots of sous bois, touch of cigars and cedar. Fresh acidity, hardly any tannins, lean but elegant and nuanced, quite smooth. Very charming indeed. 91