ABOUT THE WINE
Chateau Beychevelle has one of the richest histories in the Médoc, its roots can be traced back to the 14th Century when a feudal castle belonging to the Foix family occupied the site. Chateau Beychevelle’s reputation began to flourish under the innovative and respected Pierre-François Guestier, leading to Fifth Growth status in 1855 despite never being mentioned in any of the previous unofficial classifications of Bordeaux. The estate was then sold to the French pension fund, GMF in the 1980s who proceeded to sell 40% to a Japanese group. It was under this corporate ownership that much needed investment was made in the Estate and the wines of Beychevelle began to return to the glory years last seen in the 19th Century.
TASTING NOTES
The finest Beychevelle since the 2003 and probably since the 1982, this 2009 is opaque purple in colour, with a beautiful, floral nose intermixed with black currant fruit, liquorice and cedar wood. Full-bodied yet still elegant with velvety tannins, a broad, savoury mouthfeel, and a very long finish. The powerful tannin complement the extravagant fruit, glycerin and texture of this wine, but it is largely concealed.
FOOD PAIRING
Great with lamb, aged hard cheese or poultry and vegetables.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
This wine has a great potential of ageing. Drink in the next 5-10 years.
WHAT ARE THE SHIPPING COSTS?
Orders of any value can be collected for free from either of our retail stores. Greater London next day deliveries will cost £10 for orders below £150 and are free above that.
Delivery costs:
- Order Value below £150 is £10.
- Order Value over £150 is free.
WHAT DOES “NEXT DAY DELIVERY” MEAN?
All our shipments in mainland UK and Greater London are shipped next day. Cut off time for a next day delivery is 12PM. Next day is only available on working days. Shipment can be delayed because of external factors.