2014 Château Beychevelle

Red Bordeaux Blend

Jeff Leve wrote: 93 points

April 16, 2015 - This is a beauty. This wine possesses ample depth and intensity, setting a new standard of quality for Beychevelle. Dense, long and voluptuous, arousing the senses with a sweet kiss of sun-warmed currants and dark chocolate, this is by far the most concentrated, supple wine that the estate has ever produced. The finish really lingers with its layers of fruit. With 51% Merlot in the blend, it’s the highest percentage of Merlot used in the history of the estate. That is paired with 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine reached 14.05% alcohol with a pH of 3.64. The Grand Vin represents 68% of the crop. 93 – 94 Pts

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ChasNott commented:

5/20/15, 5:07 AM - Hi Jeff

I have ordered 12 bottles of 2014 en primeur. Where did you manage to taste it as it hasn't been bottled yet?

Thanks
Jeff Leve commented:

5/20/15, 6:37 AM - Thanks Chris. As you can see from the note, I really liked the wine. It will not be bottled for about one more year. It was tasted in Bordeaux, along about 425 other wines in April. If you're curious, you can see all my reports on 2014 Bordeaux here, just cut and paste the link: www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2015/05/2014-bordeaux-wine-guide-425-tasting-notes-ratings-vintage-report/
ChasNott commented:

5/20/15, 10:37 AM - Thanks Jeff

As I live in Aquitaine I can usually get info and just see the weather on Bordeaux wine during the year. 2014 looks like a stunning year. I ordered en primeur based on this.... Good to know that you tasted them as well.