Lot 399
CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 2009 (2) WA 93
CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 2010 (2) WA 94
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 2008 (2) WA 95+
Lot 399 Details
CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 2009 (2)
Saint-Julien. 4ième Cru Classé
2 x scuffed labels
WA 93
CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 2010 (2)
Saint-Julien. 4ième Cru Classé
2 x scuffed labels
Showing better from bottle than it did from barrel, where it was also impressive, but not quite at this level, the 2010 Beychevelle displays sweet black currant, black cherry, foresty notes, medium to full-bodied texture with impressive purity and moderately high tannins (although they’ve softened considerably during the wine’s upbringing in barrel). Layered and rich for a Beychevelle, this wine should easily withstand three decades of cellaring. I would give it another 3-4 years of bottle age, but this is a fabulous effort from the first chateau one sees upon entering the appellation of St.-Julien. February 2013 WA 94
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 2008 (2)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
One of the stars of the vintage, and a remarkable achievement in 2008, with impressive richness, this dense purple colored wine is almost as opaque as the 2010. Spring flowers, crushed rocks, creme de cassis and some subtle oak are followed by a full-bodied, concentrated wine that transcends the vintage character in its power, richness, and aging potential. It also exhibits tremendous precision, purity, and depth of character. It is more forward than the 2010 is likely to be, but probably not as sumptuous as the 2009 will turn out to be. This is a wine to buy. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035. May 2011 WA 95+