Can anything beat a 1982 Bordeaux in perfect harmony? I haven’t found it yet. This Beychevelle is just pure class - nose was a little reticent, which is the only thing holding this back from a higher score but there’s some cassis, sous bois and tobacco notes. Palate is pure pleasure - cassis, tobacco, leather and a long finish. Tannins completely melted, this beauty is still youthful and should last a while, but why wait? I’m still shocked that bottles like this exist for purchase but damn I’m glad they do. This was absolute magic with homemade duck confit.
Can anything beat a 1982 Bordeaux in perfect harmony? I haven’t found it yet. This Beychevelle is just pure class - nose was a little reticent, which is the only thing holding this back from a higher score but there’s some cassis, sous bois and tobacco notes. Palate is pure pleasure - cassis, tobacco, leather and a long finish. Tannins completely melted, this beauty is still youthful and should last a while, but why wait? I’m still shocked that bottles like this exist for purchase but damn I’m glad they do. This was absolute magic with homemade duck confit.
Aug 20th, 2021
Wow. 1982 vintage , still in very good condition Color and nose still vibrant. Very smooth and resolved. Blueberry, black currant and cedar. Absolutely a pleasure tonight. 2 hour decant.
Wow. 1982 vintage , still in very good condition Color and nose still vibrant. Very smooth and resolved. Blueberry, black currant and cedar. Absolutely a pleasure tonight. 2 hour decant.
Mar 30th, 2021
Crushed seashell/ocean and pencil on the nose. Very secondary decomposing earthy palate with little fruit beyond blackberry seed. My daughter highlighted Soy Sauce on the nose as well...the padawan learns quick.
Crushed seashell/ocean and pencil on the nose. Very secondary decomposing earthy palate with little fruit beyond blackberry seed. My daughter highlighted Soy Sauce on the nose as well...the padawan learns quick.
May 30th, 2020
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
