En Primeur 2007 : Wine Review

Château Beychevelle 2007

St Julien, Red
Wine Ratings Reviewer Price per bottle (ex-bordeaux)
87-90 Robert Parker S$61
16.5 Decanter Magazine
16.5 Jancis Robinson
84-87 James Suckling
91-93 Neal Martin

 

Tasting Notes

Good deep colour, fragrant and floral fruit (peonies) on the nose, nicely extracted and shows the elegance of Saint-Julien, not great length nor fruit, but good wine. Drink 2012-17. 4 stars.

Decanter Magazine

Serious, savoury nose. Real lift. A refreshing drink! Some light tannins are pretty chewy but not green. Not a big wine but a well balanced one. Drink 2012-17.

Jancis Robinson

A fruity red, with currants and berries. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a light finish. Falls away quickly.

James Suckling

A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. A ripe nose of black cherries, liquorice and a touch of raisin. The palate is impressive - good fruit concentration with no signs of under-ripeness. Physiologically ripe tannins, good acidity and very good weight. Classic cedary fruit, firm structure, focused with dense toasty black fruit on the grippy finish. Excellent. Tasted April 2008.

Neal Martin