2000 Beychevelle
By Chateau Beychevelle
2000 Beychevelle from Chateau Beychevelle, St-Julien, Bordeaux
In the pantheon of Bordeaux vintages, the 2000 Beychevelle from Chateau Beychevelle holds a distinct position. Nestled on the banks of the Gironde estuary, the wines from this château are synonymous with elegance and balance, and the 2000 vintage captures this essence remarkably.
Millennial Majesty: A Timeless Investment
The millennial vintage of 2000 in Bordeaux was greeted with great fanfare, prognosticated by many as one of the best years of the decade. It brought forth exceptionally ripe grapes that required astute handling to produce wines of proportional stature. The team at Chateau Beychevelle rose to the occasion, delivering a wine that stands as a testament to their vineyard stewardship and winemaking prowess—attributes savvy investors pay keen heed to.
Ageing Gracefully: The 2000 Vintage Profile
The 2000 Beychevelle yields an intricate bouquet of blackcurrant, leather, and hints of truffle, developed gracefully over two decades of cellaring. As it unfolds on the palate, the unmistakable St-Julien terroir speaks eloquently through finely woven tannins and an enduring finish that is rounded, yet speaks with animated vivacity.
This distinguished offering is decidedly reflective of its storied region. Such a profile bodes well not just for those seeking gastronomic delight but also for collectors who understand the long-term value imbued by such formidable vintages. Aptly stored bottles will continue to evolve, bringing forth a complexity that only time can usher.
Structured yet supple, this wine demonstrates how the climatic conditions of Bordeaux in 2000—one marked by a hot summer followed by an ideally timed autumnal cooldown—can underpin a vintage's ageing potential. Amidst contemporary releases and frenzied searches for novel investments, the 2000 Beychevelle remains an anchor in any serious fine wine portfolio.
Conclusion: A Vintage Worth Cherishing
With each swirl and sip, the 2000 Beychevelle from Chateau Beychevelle articulates the expertise involved in its creation while offering a piece of history to those keen to indulge or invest. It remains an exemplary model for enthusiasts and investors seeking to nurture their collection with a wine that eloquently echoes its vintage's voice.
Market price (USD)
$1,530.00
12x75cl
Highest score
91
POP score
113.64
Scores and tasting notes
Deep ruby/purple in color, with a sweet nose of black currants, earth, licorice, and mineral, the 2000 is relatively powerful and dense for the normally restrained and elegant Beychevelle. Medium to full-bodied, dense, and chewy, it is showing even better out of bottle than it was from cask. While it appears to be the finest example made at Beychevelle since the 1989 and 1982, patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 22 April 2003
A deep garnet core with brick rim. The nose has good intensity with blackberry, wild hedgerow, cedar and a touch of damp earth. Good delineation and focus. The palate is full-bodied with good acidity and depth, fine tannins, still quite traditional in style with a degree of austerity and glycerine that really complements this great Beychevelle that has a nice prickle on the finish. Excellent. Drink now-2020. Tasted May 2008.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Sep 2008