2014 Château Beychevelle St. Julien Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2014 Château Beychevelle  (St. Julien) 94 Step by step, the wines here keep getting better, year after and 2014 is about to break that streak. With a polished, round texture, and layers of, ripe, earthy, blackberries, smoke, thyme and tobacco, there is a hint of dark chocolate and licorice, on top of the sweet, black cherry and cassis and blackberry in the finish that wants you to take another sip. Step by step, the wines here keep getting better, year after and 2014 is about to break that streak. With a polished, round texture, and layers of, ripe, earthy, blackberries, smoke, thyme and tobacco, there is a hint of dark chocolate and licorice, on top of the sweet, black cherry and cassis and blackberry in the finish that wants you to take another sip. 3,551 Views   Tasted Feb 2, 2017  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to This is a beauty. This wine possesses ample depth and intensity, setting a new standard of quality for Beychevelle. Dense, long and voluptuous, arousing the senses with a sweet kiss of sun-warmed currants and dark chocolate, this is by far the most concentrated, supple wine that the estate has ever produced. The finish really lingers with its layers of fruit. With 51% Merlot in the blend, it’s the highest percentage of Merlot used in the history of the estate. That is paired with 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine reached 14.05% ABV with a pH of 3.64. The Grand Vin represents 68% of the crop. 93 – 94 Pts This is a beauty. This wine possesses ample depth and intensity, setting a new standard of quality for Beychevelle. Dense, long and voluptuous, arousing the senses with a sweet kiss of sun-warmed currants and dark chocolate, this is by far the most concentrated, supple wine that the estate has ever produced. The finish really lingers with its layers of fruit. With 51% Merlot in the blend, it’s the highest percentage of Merlot used in the history of the estate. That is paired with 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine reached 14.05% ABV with a pH of 3.64. The Grand Vin represents 68% of the crop. 93 – 94 Pts 3,665 Views   Tasted Apr 16, 2015

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.

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