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Chateau
Beychevelle
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| Location:
The beautiful Chateau Beychevelle sits directly
on the main road in Saint Julien. |
| Size:
175 acres producing 30,000 cases |
| Classification:
Fourth
Growth |
| Vineyard:
The vineyards spread north towards
Ducru-Beaucaillou.
The vineyards are planted with 75%
Cabernet
Sauvignon ,
20% Merlot,
5% Petit
Verdot and Cabernet
Franc |
| Vinification:
Traditional methods with very severe selection. Long cuvaison
of almost three weeks. Twenty months in oak; one-third of
the barrels are renewed each year. |
| History:
One of the truly great and legendary properties of the
Medoc, Beychevelle owes its name to the rank of its long-ago
owner, the Duc d'Epernon who was Grand Admiral of France.
To salute the revered nobleman, all ships on the Gironde lowered
their sails (baisse-voile) as they passed in sight of the
Chateau. From "baisse-voile" came Beychevelle, and a fame
that has endured for centuries. The vineyard is now controlled
by the Japanese group, Suntory. |
| Style:
Beychevelle, previously known as a very delicate smooth
wine, has become richer and more full flavored due to more
Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. |
| Food:
Serve with all meat entrees and cheese dishes |
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