2007 Ch. Beychevelle, St. Julien

For so long I have considered Beychevelle to be a tried and tested, does what it says on the tin, kind of a Claret. Maybe even, good but a touch boring! Over the last few years this couldn't be further from the truth and the 2007 is undoubtedly one of the wines of the commune. A quintessential St Julien that offers a fantastic crunchy freshness to the fruit that is so characteristic of the vintage. This wine represents great value, and now I can honestly say Beychevelle is an exciting wine to look out for!
(Adam Bilbey - Berrys' Cellar Plan Team - Sept 08)

With its stunning château and Versailles-like vista stretching to the Gironde, Beychevelle has produced a stylish 2007 that perfectly matches its surroundings. It is incredibly harmonious and elegant while the seductive, velvety texture merely adds to its appeal. The honest, affable Philippe Blanc has produced an extremely attractive 2007 with a rich, dried fruit nose, a creamy palate with generous blackberries, coffee and exotic spice and a long damson finish. Surprisingly concentrated for 2007 this will be delicious after five years but will age as gracefully as always.
(Simon Staples - Fine Wine Director - July 2008)

"Serious, savoury nose. Real lift. A refreshing drink! Some light tannins are pretty chewy but not green. Not a big wine but a well balanced one."
(Jancis Robinson – www.jancisrobinson.com – Apr 08)

Good deep colour, fragrant and floral fruit (peonies) on the nose, nicely extracted and shows the elegance of Saint-Julien, not great length nor fruit, but good wine.
(Steven Spurrier)