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Red
2005 Château Beychevelle
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Médoc
- St. Julien
Label borrowed from 2006
Label borrowed from 2006
Label borrowed from 2006
Label borrowed from 2004
Label borrowed from 2004
Label borrowed from 2004
Community Tasting Notes 134
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joervd wrote: 92 points
March 10, 2024 - Still young and fruity (black fruit) Wine developed better after the bottle opened. Good tannines.
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brianakrin wrote: 93 points
February 11, 2024 - Excellent. Youthful fruit, balanced . On the elegant side but with a rich core.Seemed better second day. Drinking well.
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englishman's claret wrote: 93 points
February 4, 2024 - I think it's fair to see 2005 as one of the milestones of modern Beychevelle, reaching a level of quality not seen since the better vintages of the 1980s and perhaps not since the 1960s. This isn't fully ready to go yet and will require a few more years to integrate its oak, but there's plenty of appeal in the boysenberry, blueberry compote, black licorice-filled nose, particularly after an hour in the decanter when it's accompanied by a pleasant wildflower element. The tannin is already pretty civilized and the Merlot imparts a round, fullish presence in the mouth.
47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot brought in between September 21 and October 6 at 42hl/ha.1 person found this helpful Comment -
jlburak Likes this wine: 92 points
January 1, 2024 - Decanted for 75 min. First sip was thinner than I expected but then got complex but not overpowering flavors. Paired wonderfully with a mustard crusted pork.
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doug374 Likes this wine: 93 points
September 24, 2023 - This is the last bottle and it left in style. Good color, solid core of fruit, cinnamon, and earth held together with supple tannins.
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By Neal Martin
Lower Your Sails (Or Breeches): Beychevelle 1929-2019 (Mar 2023), 3/1/2023 (link)(Beychevelle Beychevelle Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/13/2021 (link)(Ch Beychevelle St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Decanter
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By Charles Curtis MW
Bordeaux 2005 retrospective, 6/26/2021 (link)(Château Beychevelle, St-Julien, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
2/23/2017 (link)(Ch Beychevelle St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
1/29/2015 (link)(Ch Beychevelle St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
January 2015, 1/1/2015 (link)(Château Beychevelle St Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
May/Jun 2011, Issue #33, Château Beychevelle The Hidden Gem of St. Julien(Château Beychevelle) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
November 2009 (link)(Chateau Beychevelle St Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
2/18/2009 (link)(Ch Beychevelle St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
12/6/2007 (link)(Ch Beychevelle St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
October 2007 (link)(Chateau Beychevelle St Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
8/10/2007 (link)(Ch Beychevelle St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132 (link)(Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2006, IWC Issue #126 (link)(Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
4/11/2006 (link)(Ch Beychevelle St-Julien Red) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
1/18/2008 (link) 91 points(Château Beychevelle) Medium red violet color; solid cassis and tobacco nose; tasty, rich cassis palate with graphite; medium-plus finish (47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Château Beychevelle
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation St. Julien
- UPC Codes 000000022521, 000003690826, 087000326378, 087000346161, 088156006893, 3419466188158, 3475380023883, 3475380043423, 3700397110418, 3700397110517, 3700397110616, 3700397110814, 3700397110913, 607921007868, 607921008421
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 370 (5%)
- In Cellars 4,910 (71%)
- Consumed 1,658 (24%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Turkey, Turkey and vegetablesWho Likes This Wine
98% Like It 57 votes
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- ProducerChâteau Beychevelle
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationSt. Julien
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