Chateau Beychevelle Vintage 1987

Château Beychevelle is a well-regarded wine estate based in the Saint Julien appellation of Bordeaux's northern Haut-Médoc wine region, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary.. The estate's flagship, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, wine is known for its supple power and smooth, rich texture, and better vintages have great aging ability. In the Classification of 1855 it was ranked a fourth growth.

The name Beychevelle comes from the first Duke of Epernon, a navy admiral who owned the estate in the 16th Century. Boats that passed on the Garonne had to lower their sails in deference and the term "Baisse-Voile" (lowering of sails) became Beychevelle. This nautical theme extends to the ship with a griffin prow featured on the label.

The 1987 vintage produced a lighter style of wine, due to the rainfall experienced that year

Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level base of neck.

Tasting Note 27/04/2013 - 86 Points

A delicate, fragile old lady... The color is dark, brick-red. The aromas are subtle and light, featuring leather, forest floor, and rose petals. The palate is surprisingly round almost syrupy yet finishes with a crisp acidity that balances the whole.

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