2009 Amiral de Beychevelle
Red • Bordeaux • Saint-Julien AOC • France • 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot • 90/100 Wine Spectator
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2009 Amiral de Beychevelle, Bordeaux, France, Saint-Julien
The name of this wine comes from Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette, Admiral of France (FR : Amiral), Governor of Guyenne. An almighty man because, according to the legend, all ships passing the castle had to lower their sails as a sign of allegiance. Under Henry III Beychevelle it was the residence of the Dukes of Epernon. Hence the name Beychevelle, meaning "Drop-Sail" and the emblem of the castle, a ship with a griffin, the guardian of Dionysus’ wine crater.
The rigorous selection to which all the great wine vintages are subject, gives birth to this second wine, Amiral de Beychevelle. Matured in the same age-old tradition as that glorious the first wine, it is earlier ready to drink, giving the amateur all the vivacity of youth.
Geology: deep Garonne gravel.
Area: 250 hectares of which 90 are planted with vines.
Average age of vines: 28 years.
Density: 10,000 vines / ha.
Grape varieties: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon & 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
Ageing: 18 months in oak barrels, renewed for 50% every year.
The winemaking is traditional.
- Name:
- Amiral de Beychevelle
- Appelation:
- Saint-Julien AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2009
- Varietal:
- 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
- Content:
- 375ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Cardinal red, purple hues
- Nose:
- Very fine nose of ripe black fruit, meaty, spicy, laurel, vanilla, licorice
- Taste:
- Pleasant attack on ripe black fruit, powerful but silky tannins, generous wine with a lot of depth, impressive final
- Dishes suggestions:
- Steak, grilled chateaubriand, cheeses, maple hare
- Conservation:
- To drink between now and 6 years
- Service Temperature:
- 18°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.