Chateau Beychevelle 'Amiral de Beychevelle' Saint-Julien Red 2013
Red
2013
Bordeaux
Saint-Julien
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sustainable practices
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller percentages of Petit Verdot and Cabernet.
Tasting notes
The 2013 Amiral de Beychevelle, second wine of Château Beychevelle, is a light-to-medium-bodied Saint-Julien with a deep garnet colour showing purple hues. The nose combines fresh red and black fruit with oak, spice and tobacco. On the palate it's soft and well-balanced, with smooth tannins and a fresh, fruit-driven finish.
More About The Winery
Its name drawn from the old Gascon 'Baisse Voile' — a naval salute once required of ships passing the estate — Château Beychevelle traces its grand château to 1565, its vineyard now covering some 90 hectares on gravel rises above the Gironde in Saint-Julien. Classified a Quatrième Cru Classé in 1855, the estate is instantly recognisable by the dragon-prowed boat on its label and has been jointly owned by Suntory and the Castel family since 2011.
