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Beychevelle 2001
HED06280
75 cl
13%
£125.00
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Beychevelle 2001 is a Bordeaux blend from the Saint-Julien appellation. The estate is situated on deep gravel soils that encourage the Cabernet Sauvignon to develop refined, floral aromatics and a firm structural core. The 2001 vintage produced a classical, structured wine that has evolved into a complex, savoury expression. It shows a harmonious balance between the fruit core and the results of bottle age, offering a sophisticated finish of cedar, tobacco, graphite and blackcurrant that illustrates the finesse often associated with this historic Médoc property.
93 Jane Anson
A wonderful pairing to the 2000 vintage, and a great example of St Julien finesse and welcome. Perhaps a little less depth than the 2000 at this point, after a strong decade where the 2001 was the dominant vintage of the pair, it is beginning to be overtaken in terms of structure and fruit delivery but this remains an utterly charming wine (and a great teaching pair for how vintages are about choosing when to drink rather than just a simple which one is best). Tobacco, smoked caramel, rose petals, raspberries, fine tannins, cocoa dusting, cold ash, ready to drink but will continue to age. Harvest September 1 to October 14, 60% new oak.Jane Anson3rd June 2024
92 Vinous
The 2001 Beychevelle has more exuberance on the nose compared to the 2000, with brambly red fruit, leather, loam and cedar scents better defined and focused. The palate is well-balanced with fine delineation. Crisp and taut, a judicious touch of spice lends tension, gently building towards the white pepper and orange rind-tinged finish. Delicious. A point. Tasted at the Beychevelle vertical at the property. Neal Martin1st March 2023
88 Jancis Robinson
Elegant notes of damp earth, underbrush, sweet cherries, and currants arise from the modest bouquet. While a distinctive soil character dominates the fruit, it offers good richness, medium body, and moderate tannin in an elegant, stylish format. It is good to see this well-known property produce an excellent wine. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2013.Robert Parker30th June 2004
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