James Suckling (JS) — 85/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2004 · Drink 2006+
Slightly earthy, but has some good blackberry character. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins; turns a bit veggie on the finish. Best after 2006. 21,665 cases made.
2001 Beychevelle
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint-Julien
- Classification
- Fourth Growth
- Format
- 12x75cl
- Price
- £1,180 per case (In Bond, GBP)
- Availability
- In stock
- Critic score
- 93/100 (JA)
- Drinking window
- 2022–2040
In Bond Fine Wine. 2001 Château Beychevelle, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France. Fourth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (JA). Drinking window: 2022–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
This beautiful St Julien Fourth Growth is one of the traditional names of the Medoc, undergoing a renaissance over the past decade. Now firmly re-established as one of the Left Bank's most admired and recognisable names. With a history stretching back to the 17th century and an iconic label featuring a dragon boat, Beychevelle has become hugely popular in Asia. A renovation of the winery was completed in 2016, and today Beychevelle produces wines of greater purity, depth and concentration than ever before, with classic Left Bank character. With its combination of pedigree, consistent quality, and international appeal, Beychevelle continues to offer good value within the top wines of the Medoc.
What the critics say
Robert Parker (RP) — 88/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/06/2004 · Drink 2006-2013
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.
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Vinous, 28/03/2011 · Drink 2021-2040
The 2001 Beychevelle has been an inconsistent performer in the past. Now at 20 years, the aromatics seem to have cohered, displaying slightly more delineation than the 2000 and offering black fruit, loam, mint and a touch of pine cone. The lightly spiced palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, lithe and focused. A dash of white pepper and blood orange appears toward the finish. This mi…