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1982 Beychevelle Bordeaux Blend - France - Bordeaux - St Julien - Red - Fourth Growth

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1982 Beychevelle
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France - Bordeaux - St Julien

Red Bordeaux Blend - Fourth Growth
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95
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Drink Dates
Comm: 2009-2020 VF: 2000-2015
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13 for sale
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Built in magnificent 18th century Louis XV style, Château Beychevelle sits in the St. Julien district of the Médoc, with neighbors including Château Gloria and Château St. Pierre. The name Beychevelle was derived from the expression "Baisse-Vaille" meaning "lower sails". This act was a symbol of respect by the French Navy to the Duc d'Eperon, who was Admiral of France at the time and 16th century... More »



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Community Tasting Notes average score of 95 points based upon 2 reviews

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Author Ronald P
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Tasted On 07/04/2009
Drink Dates 2009-2020

RP: Recently consistently scoring in the 94-96 point range. Beautifully sweet, slightly herbaceous black currant,licorice aned earthy notes emerge from this nearly opaque, dark ruby/purple-tingeed 1982. Compared ot the more elegant, femine-stype wine often produceed here, it isa best. Dense, thick, rich concentrated and impressive, it can be drunk now and over the next two decades.

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Author Shal
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Tasted On 06/15/2009

This is the finest Beychevelle produced over the last forty years. It reveals the estate's tell-tale elegance in addition to a level of density, muscle, and richness that is rarely found in more recent vintages. A dense ruby/garnet color is followed by a classy nose of black fruits, licorice, minerals, and toast. Ripe, sweet, and thick, with low acidity, medium to full body, impressive richness, light to moderate tannin, and a long finish,

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