1955 Château Beychevelle St. Julien Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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1955
Château Beychevelle (St. Julien)
With older wines, storage is everything. And it is easy to see when you compare this tasting with my previous bottle. The nose captivates you with its melange of herbs, wet forest floor, cedar, leather, cigar box, and bright red fruits. Medium-bodied, soft, refined, and earthy with its chalky, dusty red fruits and green herbs, this is what good, classic Bordeaux is all about! Though, I would not press my luck and hold it for further development. Drink from 2023-2025. 1,747 Views Tasted Nov 23, 2023Better on the tobacco, earth, cedar, cigar box and strawberry nose, than on the light, sharp, cassis and cranberry, acidic palate. 2,662 Views Tasted Feb 4, 2017 |
When to Drink Chateau Beychevelle, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Beychevelle can be enjoyed on the young side with at least a few hours of air. However, the wine is usually better at 8-12 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. In the best vintages, the wine will be at its best between 10-40 years of age after the vintage.
Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 2-4 hours give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Beychevelle with the Best Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Beychevelle is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Beychevelle is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Beychevelle is also good when served with Asian dishes, Chinese food, hearty seafood, or fish like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, pasta, and cheese.