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Beychevelle 2006

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Bright, deep red. Musky currant, licorice, tobacco, cedar and herbs on the nose and palate. Juicy and on the lean side but with very good focus and cut to its flavors. Characterized more by its vinosity and elegance than by body or power. The moderately long finish features firm tannins that avoid coming off as hard.

Score: 89

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009

A property that seems to be awakening, this St.-Julien leans toward more of a Margaux style. The attractive earthy, floral, red currant, and raspberry notes are impressively intense and complex in the aromatics. This dark ruby/purple-tinged wine displays elegance, finesse, and a beautiful mouthfeel in a restrained, moderately intense, but still classic style with sweet tannins. Tobacco, cedar, earth, and red and black fruits are prominent in both the aromas and the flavors. This wine can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 February 2009

Beychevelle has been a hit-or-miss estate for nearly three decades, but it appears to be achieving more consistency and quality over recent vintages. The deep plum/ruby-tinged 2006 possesses charcoal, black cherry, cedar, and spice characteristics, sweet fruit, medium body, an elegant, but substantial style, and impressive concentration, texture, and length.

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, - Maturity: 2011-2028 01 February 2009

Tasted at the UGC. A deep garnet hue. The nose is tight at first, eventually revealing notes of blackberry, cut grass and a touch of plum. The palate is full-bodied with a soft entry, leading to a ripe, rounded mid-palate with notes of blackberry, dates and a touch of raisin. It seems to lack a bit of backbone at this stage, but it may put on weight in barrel. Could do with a little more poise and precision on the finish. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 24 April 2007

Always a lighter-styled St Julien. Simple sweet red fruits and some light perfume, with pleasant berry and spice character. Soft, fruity, and uncomplicated but with good freshness. Light but elegant and well-balanced, and built for early drinking.

Score: 88 - 90

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

Soft-textured and fruity, with medium body, good flavors and a medium finish. I was expecting a little more out of this.

Score: 85 - 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007

Mid crimson with some development. Simple sweet red wine on the nose rather than Saint-Julien. Certainly well adequate. Mellifluous texture but just not very ambitious or tense. Perfectly find red bordeaux though a little too sweet and not tannic enough for the top rank.

Score: 15

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2019 01 April 2007