Beychevelle - Saint-Julien 2004

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe8/1/2014

Tasted at Bordeaux Index annual 10-year on tasting from an ex-château bottle. The Beychevelle 2004 has improved a little in recent years. It has a much more Pauillac-like bouquet compared to its peers with plenty of cedar infusing the vibrant black fruit. The palate is ripe and vibrant on the entry with edgy red fruit, plenty of white pepper, cedar and tobacco forming the structured finish. This is a very composed and refined Beychevelle with fine depth and volume, especially towards the finish. Tasted March 2014.

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe1/28/2009

A very similar note to last time with that Cabernet driven nose with the graphite a little more pronounced, but ditto that slight green edge. The palate is medium-bodied, harmonious with fine tannins, a little gritty towards the finish that just lacks a little length. A wine that chooses to play it safe. I guess the palate is just a little underwhelming after that lovely nose Drink 2010-2020. Tasted November 2008.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

88 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe6/30/2007

Red-ruby. Musky aromas of plum, redcurrant, espresso, tobacco leaf and smoked meat. Silky on entry, then firm in the middle, with a slightly dry character to the plum flavor. A tad musky and wild but with no shortage of complexity. "But the 2006 has more structure and body," says technical director Blanc.

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/29/2007

Beychevelle is on the rebound as evidenced by what they have accomplished over recent years. A good example of this chateau, the elegant, finesse-styled 2004 exhibits black cherry and cassis fruit interwoven with loamy soil, dried herb, and spicy oak notes. Medium-bodied, elegant, finely tuned, and finesse-styled, it is not short on flavor or depth. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022.

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2007

Shows gorgeous aromas of crushed raspberry and mineral. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. A very pretty wine. The best Beychevelle since 2000. Best after 2009.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2006

The 2004 Beychevelle offers a dense ruby/purple color followed by notes of smoke, licorice, black currants, minerals, and a hint of flowers. It is medium-bodied and elegant, but also impressively concentrated and long. This wine should drink well for 12-15 years.

WeinWisser

16 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/3/2005

TAST

/ 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/28/2005

Robe plus légère que celle des autres Saint-Julien, saveur pas encore très précise et finale un peu fatiguée. Nous ne pouvons pas donner une note à ce vin sur ce seul échantillon et hélas nous n'avons pas pu le goûter ailleurs.

Carnets de dégustation RVF

6.50 / 10

the4/22/2005

Après la robe grenat, le vin présente un nez légèrement fumé. Assez souple, il montre de la fluidité en milieu de bouche et une finale sur la dilution.

Wine Spectator

85-88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/30/2005

pretty plum and light earth aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a clean finish.Delicate. 25,555 cases made.