Chateau Beychevelle 2005
- Producer Chateau Beychevelle
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Blend
3% Cabernet Franc
47% Cabernet Sauvignon
46% Merlot
4% Petit Verdot - Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Julien
- UPC 0 15643 74286 6
Wine Enthusiast
93pt
Vinous Media
92pt
Wine Advocate
93pt
Decanter
92pt
Winery Technical Data
The 2004-2005 growth cycle was marked by even less rainfall than the preceding years, thereby maintaining a water deficit going back three years.
The growing season got off to a fairly slow start due to cool weather in the month of March but on the whole, flowering was quite even for the various grape varieties, which augured well for ripening later in the year.
Occurring very quickly and uniformly, peak véraison (colour change) took place around the 10th of August. Despite a few showers in the first ten days of September, the weather was highly conducive to the forming of ripe, healthy fruit.
It did not rain a single day during the harvest. Grape quality was superb, with exceptional sugar levels in both Merlot and Cabernet.
Initial tastings when the wine was run off were extremely promising, showing very intense colour with plenty of fruit and body.
2005 Harvest dates: From September 21 to October 6th
Production: 70.88 ha
Yield: 42 hl/ha
The growing season got off to a fairly slow start due to cool weather in the month of March but on the whole, flowering was quite even for the various grape varieties, which augured well for ripening later in the year.
Occurring very quickly and uniformly, peak véraison (colour change) took place around the 10th of August. Despite a few showers in the first ten days of September, the weather was highly conducive to the forming of ripe, healthy fruit.
It did not rain a single day during the harvest. Grape quality was superb, with exceptional sugar levels in both Merlot and Cabernet.
Initial tastings when the wine was run off were extremely promising, showing very intense colour with plenty of fruit and body.
2005 Harvest dates: From September 21 to October 6th
Production: 70.88 ha
Yield: 42 hl/ha
