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Beychevelle 2001

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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12 75cl Bottle Case 12 £1,180 per Case Case [Add to shopping basket]
Tasting Notes

A wonderful pairing to the 2000 vintage, and a great example of St Julien finesse and welcome. Perhaps a little less depth than the 2000 at this point, after a strong decade where the 2001 was the dominant vintage of the pair, it is beginning to be overtaken in terms of structure and fruit delivery but this remains an utterly charming wine (and a great teaching pair for how vintages are about choosing when to drink rather than just a simple which one is best). Tobacco, smoked caramel, rose petals, raspberries, fine tannins, cocoa dusting, cold ash, ready to drink but will continue to age. Harvest September 1 to October 14, 60% new oak.

Score: 93

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2024-2040 03 June 2024

The 2001 Beychevelle has more exuberance on the nose compared to the 2000, with brambly red fruit, leather, loam and cedar scents better defined and focused. The palate is well-balanced with fine delineation. Crisp and taut, a judicious touch of spice lends tension, gently building towards the white pepper and orange rind-tinged finish. Delicious. A point. Tasted at the Beychevelle vertical at the property.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2038 01 March 2023

The 2001 Beychevelle has been an inconsistent performer in the past. Now at 20 years, the aromatics seem to have cohered, displaying slightly more delineation than the 2000 and offering black fruit, loam, mint and a touch of pine cone. The lightly spiced palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, lithe and focused. A dash of white pepper and blood orange appears toward the finish. This might well be the best bottle that I have encountered.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2040 28 March 2011

Elegant notes of damp earth, underbrush, sweet cherries, and currants arise from the modest bouquet. While a distinctive soil character dominates the fruit, it offers good richness, medium body, and moderate tannin in an elegant, stylish format. It is good to see this well-known property produce an excellent wine. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2013.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2006-2013 30 June 2004

A stylish, restrained, light to medium-bodied effort, the 2001 possesses undeniable elegance, light to moderate tannin, and sweet red and black currant fruit notes intermixed with some loamy soil, cherry, licorice, and cedar

Score: 87 - 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2006-2015 01 April 2003

No tasting note given.

Score: 84 - 86

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2002

Slightly earthy, but has some good blackberry character. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins; turns a bit veggie on the finish. Best after 2006. 21,665 cases made.

Score: 85

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2006+ 31 March 2004

(on its finings) Medium red. Raw currant, cedar, coconut and a lightly peppery herbaceousness on the nose. Juicy and moderately sweet, but offering only modest texture and concentration. In a softer style, and rather oaky today.

Score: 85 - 86

Stephen Tanzer, Inside Bordeaux 01 May 2003