Château Beychevelle - Saint-Julien 2003

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

Despite the extreme heat of June, July and August, this beautiful wine’s terroir shows through. A dense plum/purple color is accompanied by sweet cassis and black currant aromas, broad, round, juicy fruit flavors, medium body, and hints of figs, spice box and cedar. This complete, juicy, fully mature, impressive wine can be consumed over the next 7-8 years.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/24/2006

Given the performance of this somewhat mystifying but beautifully situated estate in St.-Julien, we might be seeing a resurrection in quality, or at least much more consistency. A beauty in an up-front, supple, sexy style is the generous and savory, dark ruby /plum-colored 2003 Beychevelle. Medium to full-bodied with loads of fruit and glycerin, it is much more approachable than usual, but also generously proportioned and exceptionally well-balanced. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022.

Wine Spectator

89 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2006

Aromas of toasted oak with chocolate, berry and meat follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a medium berry and vanilla aftertaste. Pretty wine. Needs some more bottle age. Best after 2008. 20,830 cases made.

Wine Advocate

87-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/29/2005

Straightforward with plenty of sweet fruit and low acidity, this medium-bodied, relatively supple-textured Beychevelle exhibits a dark ruby/purple-tinged color and earthy, plump, corpulent flavors that lack some elegance but are deep, concentrated, and fleshy. This wine should drink well young and age nicely for 15 or more years.