Château Beychevelle 2012
$1,000
| REGION | Saint-Julien, France |
| SIZE |
750ml |
| ABV |
DESCRIPTION
The Grand Vin is a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot and it is being raised in 50% new oak. It can be consumed now or stored for another decade.
TASTING NOTE
A strong, solid effort from Beychevelle, the 2012 exhibits a deep ruby/plum color in addition to a sweet perfume of mulberries, black currants, jammy cherries, vanilla and damp earth. With good power and more depth than many Medocs as well as the estate's hallmark finesse and elegance, this excellent, possibly outstanding wine possesses sweet tannin and more mid-palate depth than many of its peers.
- Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (206), April 2013