Château Beychevelle

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

9.371 ratings
9.316 pro ratings
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Beau Carson

This is special. Roasted green pepper to roasted poblano with some tobacco and wet earth.

This is special. Roasted green pepper to roasted poblano with some tobacco and wet earth.

Mar 27th, 2018
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

10

Top vintage from an over-performing chateau. Nailed it.

Top vintage from an over-performing chateau. Nailed it.

Aug 8th, 2016
Benjamin Temple

1982!

May 30th, 2016
John B. Paterson

Wine Director Frankies Spuntino & Prime Meats

9.3

'82 never fails. A great bottle ready to go.

'82 never fails. A great bottle ready to go.

May 28th, 2015
Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

9.2

1982 vintage. Very savory. Medium bodied. Not big but pretty.

1982 vintage. Very savory. Medium bodied. Not big but pretty.

Apr 26th, 2015
Aline Baly

Definitely time to drink! And definitely proves once again that I like my BDX with quite a bit if age.

Definitely time to drink! And definitely proves once again that I like my BDX with quite a bit if age.

May 10th, 2014
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.9

Wine of the night.

Wine of the night.

Feb 25th, 2014
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

1982 vintage. Last had on 3.1.23 from a magnum (9.4). Top shoulder fill and 100% saturated cork. Subtle nose. Not decanted. Tasted after one hour and two hours open. Color more vibrant than expected. Lean and Beychevelle thin as always. Dusty. Earthy. A modicum of plummy/kirsch flavors. Fading sense of harmony and descending from the top of the bell curve at an alarming rate. If ya got ‘em, drink ‘em. In maggie or even larger format, it wouldn’t be improving so hit in the next handful of years. 11.01.24.

1982 vintage. Last had on 3.1.23 from a magnum (9.4). Top shoulder fill and 100% saturated cork. Subtle nose. Not decanted. Tasted after one hour and two hours open. Color more vibrant than expected. Lean and Beychevelle thin as always. Dusty. Earthy. A modicum of plummy/kirsch flavors. Fading sense of harmony and descending from the top of the bell curve at an alarming rate. If ya got ‘em, drink ‘em. In maggie or even larger format, it wouldn’t be improving so hit in the next handful of years. 11.01.24.

Nov 1st, 2024
Ron Siegel

This was surprisingly youthful when 1st opened & needed some air to reveal its black currant, berry fruit, leather, cedar & spice with a polished feel.

This was surprisingly youthful when 1st opened & needed some air to reveal its black currant, berry fruit, leather, cedar & spice with a polished feel.

Sep 24th, 2023
Ron Siegel

This was fresh with good acidity & showing well.

This was fresh with good acidity & showing well.

Jun 24th, 2023