Beychevelle - Saint-Julien 1998 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Wine Advocate

87 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2001

This elegant, stylish, well-delineated Beychevelle offers finesse and beauty in a medium-bodied, firmly-structured, flavorful format. Red and black currants, licorice, minerals, spice, and tar notes are subtle, but persuasive. While it does not cut an enormous swath across the palate, the wine's acidity, alcohol, and tannin are well-balanced. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2016.

Wine Spectator

84 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/31/2001

Tar, berry and fresh herb character. Medium-bodied, with medium tannins and an herbal finish. Not as good as from barrel. Best after 2005. 20,830 cases made.

Wine Advocate

85-86 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2000

This wine has firmed up considerably since last year. It reveals tough tannin and a lack of maturity in the Cabernet Sauvignon. A good yet uninspiring effort, it offers spice box, floral, berry, and new oak aromas. Consume it during its first 10-12 years of life.

Wine Advocate

87-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/1999

This is a charming, medium-bodied, wine from one of St.-Julien's only underachievers. It is good to see the effort put forth by Beychevelle, as this wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, in addition to a sweet, floral, black currant, dried herb, and toasty-scented bouquet. There is excellent richness, an overall sense of elegance and symmetry, and a graceful, moderately long finish. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2012.