2000 Chateau Beychevelle 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x750ml

Robert Parker 90

A deep garnet core with brick rim. The nose has good intensity with blackberry, wild hedgerow, cedar and a touch of damp earth. Good delineation and focus. The palate is full-bodied with good acidity and depth, fine tannins, still quite traditional in style with a degree of austerity and glycerine that really complements this great Beychevelle that has a nice prickle on the finish. Excellent. Drink now-2020. Tasted May 2008. [Neal Martin, 05/01/2008]

Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020

Vinous 88

Good ruby-red. Exotic, highly aromatic nose features leather, cedar, roast coffee, minerals and chocolate. Smooth on entry, then a bit pinched in the mid-palate, with a faint peppery herbaceousness. Not overly tannic but seems a bit dry for a 2000. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/05/2003]