Amiral De Beychevelle2015
RED WINE
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Producer
Chateau Beychevelle
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Blend
5% Cabernet Franc
58% Cabernet Sauvignon
36% Merlot
1% Petit Verdot
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Country
France
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Region
Bordeaux
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Appellation
Saint-Julien
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UPC
0 15643 24337 0
Technical Details
Estate
Amiral de Beychevelle is the second wine of Chateau Beychevelle and sold on exclusive basis by Barriere Freres. The name
“Amiral” was given to this wine in homage to the chateau’s 17th century owner, Duc d’Epernon and Amiral of the French Navy
under Henri III. Clearly identifiable to Château Beychevelle, the wine is soft, elegant and fruity with excellent breed. With
“Amiral”, the objective is to make a wine which can be drunk earlier than the Grand Vin.
Food Pairing
This wine will perfectly accompany flavorful (red or white) meat dishes such as grilled lamp
chops, braised shanks and meat stews. Also harmonious with most cheeses like Gruyere,
Comte, Cantal, Reblochon, Beaufort … (avoid Roquefort and arguably Camembert). And of
course, will also easily and gracefully accompany more simpler dishes like pizza and/or
most barbecued foods.
Tasting Notes
Soft, elegant and fruity with excellent depth and breed. With Amiral, the objective is to
make a wine which can be drunk earlier than the Grand Vin (with more Merlot). Ideally
consumed after 3-7 years of ageing.
Vineyard
Soils: deep bed of gravel on subsoil of clay and sandstone
Size of the vineyard: 70 hectares
Age of the vine : 15-20 years
Planting density: 8 000-10 000 vines / ha
Average Yield: 45-50 hl/ha
Harvest : by hand
Vinification
Vinification: fermented in stainless steel and concrete temperature-controlled vats at
30 C. The vatting lasts between 20 and 25 days.
Ageing: 14 months (75 % in 12 months barrels previously used for Ch. Beychevelle and
25% in new oak)
Bottling : at the chateau
Production : 10 000 to 15 000 cs