Château Beychevelle, Saint-Juliën, 1971
Imagine the Château at the beginning of the 17th century. The first Duke of Épernon has just become its owner. The reputation of this great French admiral was such that as boats passed in front of his estate, they would lower their sails to show their allegiance. This deep mark of respect gave rise to the château’s emblem, a ship with a griffon-shaped prow; its name in Gascon, Bêcha Vêla, meaning “Baisse Voile” (“lower the sails”), later became Beychevelle.
Imagine the Château at the beginning of the 17th century. The first Duke of Épernon has just become its owner. The reputation of this great French admiral was such that as boats passed in front of his estate, they would lower their sails to show their allegiance. This deep mark of respect gave rise to the château’s emblem, a ship with a griffon-shaped prow; its name in Gascon, Bêcha Vêla, meaning “Baisse Voile” (“lower the sails”), later became Beychevelle.
Imagine the Château at the beginning of the 17th century. The first Duke of Épernon has just become its owner. The reputation of this great French admiral was such that as boats passed in front of his estate, they would lower their sails to show their allegiance. This deep mark of respect gave rise to the château’s emblem, a ship with a griffon-shaped prow; its name in Gascon, Bêcha Vêla, meaning “Baisse Voile” (“lower the sails”), later became Beychevelle.
Country: FranceRegion / sub region | Village: Bordeaux / PauillacClass: 4eme Grand Cru Classé de MédocGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Cabernet Franc | Petit VerdotVintage: 1971
ABV/alc.%: Not by law have to put on the label at that moment.Bottle size: 0,75LRapping: BottleAllergens: Sulfite