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Beychevelle 1988
HED38312
75 cl
12.5%
£120.00
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Château Beychevelle is a Fourth Growth wine estate situated in the Saint-Julien appellation. First established in the 16th century, today the château belongs to Grands Millésimes de France, which is part of the Castel and Suntory groups. The 1988 vintage is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 50% new. The wine is layered and smooth, boasting notes of cassis, liquorice, leather and cedarwood.
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A Classic Saint Julien Classed Growth
Reflecting the elegance and finesse of Saint Julien's finest terroirs, fourth growth Château Beychevelle spans 90ha and is renowned for its graceful and complex first wine, made from the best plots in the vineyard and that boasts a wonderful capacity for aging.
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