Château Beychevelle, Saint-Julien 4ème cru classé 2009 18% a Saint-Julien demonstrating wonderful density

a Saint-Julien demonstrating wonderful density and precision

Some of that is the vintage and some is an evolution in style

A blend of grapes from different parcels north of the village on the Vosne-Romanée side

confident flavours show clear Médoc character

Château Beychevelle, Saint-Julien 4ème cru classé 2009 18% a Saint-Julien demonstrating wonderful densityDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Beychevelle begins a little closed, slowly revealing notes of iron ore, tilled soil, fungi and underbrush over a core of blackberry preserves, warm plums and cassis with touches of mocha and camphor. Full bodied and richly fruited in the mouth, it has a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with a compelling mineral lift. 93 100 Lisa Perrotti Brown, The Wine Advocate, March 2019 The finest