Tasting Notes
Vinous 89
Dullish ruby-red. Full-blown, exotic aromas of plum jam, roasted meat and leather, with a suggestion of tropical chocolate. Big, plush and full; a seamless wine that avoids coming off as flat. Finishes with ripe tannins and a lingering flavor of chocolate. I underrated this wine in barrel. Unusually fleshy for Beychevelle, which is not a bad thing.
Robert Parker 92
Despite the extreme heat of June, July and August, this beautiful wine’s terroir shows through. A dense plum/purple color is accompanied by sweet cassis and black currant aromas, broad, round, juicy fruit flavors, medium body, and hints of figs, spice box and cedar. This complete, juicy, fully mature, impressive wine can be consumed over the next 7-8 years.
Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022
JancisRobinson.com 15.5
Deep garnet. Toasty oak on the nose and cedary freshness allied. Just a touch of meat extract. Thick but rounded tannins. A bit stewed in the middle and then slightly dry on the finish. (JH)
Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014