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The Story

Ever since it was first produced, and down through the various vintages, Château Beychevelle has reflected the elegance and finesse of Saint Julien's finest terroirs.Graceful and complex, with a tremendous aromatic richness, Château Beychevelle is made from the best plots in the vineyard and undergoes a rigorous selection process.It reveals its character after about ten years, and can be kept for several decades, depending on the vintage.

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Vintage 1966

1966 was an exceptional year in Bordeaux for very classic and delicate wines. However, the year started off as anything but promising. The main rainfall that began in late June continued into July, but the hot start to August dried out the soil and the weather gradually improved towards autumn, until it is almost perfect for harvest.

These wines share a truly classic, graceful and high quality character so typical of Bordeaux wines, making them elegant and balanced. Today, many of them are still good. If carefully stored, many of the best wines can still mature, but the following rule of thumb should be observed: drink them or sell them immediately. In our opinion, this is one of the finest vintages you can buy today. Almost all AOC wines are still in excellent condition, and the best examples, such as Palmer, Latour, Haut-Brion, Lafleur and Pétrus, are excellent. There is a wide selection of well-priced first, second and third growth wines on the market. For example, Cos d’Estournel, Calon-Ségur and Lynch-Bages offer exceptional value for money. As a general rule, decanting for one hour is sufficient.

The price development of this vintage no longer shows any significant upward movement – the price increase over the last ten years has been around 55%. Rising prices will continue as the best wines mature, perhaps until 2020, when any surviving wines should be removed from the cellar and sold or drunk immediately.

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(magnum) Bright garnet, brick rim, gorgeous nose, leather, cigars, some blackcurrants still, transparent and layered, anise, cedar, medicinal, prunes, fresh acidity, very mature tannins, perfect balance, complex and fresh. Seems very fresh for a St-Julien, acidity makes the mouth water, could have a bit longer finish, otherwise just great. 92

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A Jeroboam with great class. Brick red colour with garnet red hue. Excellent nose with aroma reminiscent of cigar box, Cuban tobacco, elegant leather and dried fruits. On the palate velvety tannins, almost sweet finish, very elegant with fine acidity, excellent persistence, great finesse. Prince Charming! 96

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Saint-Julien, Bordeaux

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