Château Beychevelle, St-Julien, 4th growth 1985 Stunning example of a nicely mature claret. Deep ruby tinged with brick
red. A smokey, blackcurrant and lead pencil nose, full of finesse. Medium
bodied on the palate with lots of cassis fruit and cedar. Extremely elegant
yet at the same time warm and opulently textured. Long, long finish. Absolutely
brilliant. (01/96)
Stunning. At the glorious peak of its drinking surely? So effortlessly
combining elegance, length, structure, sweet fruit and opulence. Wonderful
package of components: succulent, cedary bouquet, rich, plummy fruit, warmth,
spice, earthiness, tremendous length, finely integrated tannin.....need
I go on? (03/98)
Stunning. At the glorious peak of its drinking surely? So effortlessly
combining elegance, length, structure, sweet fruit and opulence. Wonderful
package of components: succulent, cedary bouquet, rich, plummy fruit, warmth,
spice, earthiness, tremendous length, finely integrated tannin.....need
I go on? (03/98)