Chateau Beychevelle St-Julien 2005 750ml
The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Jun 29, 2015
Drink: 2015-2035
The Grand Vin, the 2005 Beychevelle is a gorgeous wine, with plenty of creme de cassis, floral notes, underbrush and forest floor. It is sweet and medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannin and beautiful texture and purity. Drink it over the next 20 years.
Published: Mar 10, 2017
Drink: 2016-2038
Beychevelle.com
Ever 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.
Vintage 2005
Harvest dates: From September 21 to October 6th
Production area: 70.88 ha in Saint Julien
Yield: 42 hl/ha
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 47%, Merlot 46%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 4%
Tasting note: Intense bouquet with notes of black fruit and spices. The palate is well-rounded and full-bodied.