Classification | Quatrième Cru Classé |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Beychevelle |
Vintage | 1999 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, St. Julien |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2015 |
Stock | 0 |
A reasonably fine effort from Beychevelle, this dark ruby/purple-colored 1999 reveals an attractive cedary, spice box, black cherry and cassis-scented nose, medium body, decent weight on the mid-palate, and moderate tannin in an elegant, supple finish.
Plum and smoky aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with light tannins and a smoky finish. A bit short, but very pleasant.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.