1978 Beychevelle
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Revealing considerable amber and rust at the edge, the 1978 Beychevelle offers an earthy, peppery, herbaceous bouquet with the fruit pushed to the background. Solidly built and made in a corpulent style, this wine is monolithic and simple, without a great deal of personality or depth. Drink this straightforward wine before the end of this decade. Last tasted, 6/93.
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Revealing considerable amber and rust at the edge, the 1978 Beychevelle offers an earthy, peppery, herbaceous bouquet with the fruit pushed to the background. Solidly built and made in a corpulent style, this wine is monolithic and simple, without a great deal of personality or depth. Drink this straightforward wine before the end of this decade. Last tasted, 6/93. Aug 1993, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
With greater care in the vineyard and more precision in the winery, Ch. Beychevelle's star is rising. That's in large part due to the leadership of Philippe Blanc and investment by current owners, Japanese brewers Suntory and French wine group Castel.