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CHATEAU BEYCHEVELLE, 1966
Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE | Sustainable |
GRAPE VARIETIES | Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot |
VINEYARD AREA | 90 hectares |
ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 250,000 bottles |
HARVEST | Manual |
SOIL | Gravelly soil |
History and anecdotes
Château Beychevelle is a prestigious Cru Classé whose history dates back to the 16th century. Powerful families have stayed there, including the First Duke of Épernon and Grand Admiral of France, Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette, who acquired the property under Henry II. According to legend, ships passing in front of his Château had to lower their sails as a sign of allegiance, hence the name Beychevelle: "lower sail." Today, the estate is owned by Grands Millésimes de France (Castel and Suntory groups).
Caracteristics
CHARACTERISTICS
CLASSIFICATION | 2nd Grand Cru Classé |
GRAPE VARIETIES | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
AROMAS | Black fruits, dried fruits, spices, woody |
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS | Truffle omelette, beef mironton, and morels in cream |
VINIFICATION | Vinification by traditional method in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation is performed. The wines are aged in French oak barrels. |
FORMAT | 75 CL |