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Chateau Beychevelle

Chateau Beychevelle, the grand Saint-Julien Fourth Growth with one of the Medoc's most recognizable chateaux, has long been regarded as performing above its classification. Today owned jointly by Castel Freres and Suntory, Beychevelle farms approximately 90 hectares of classic Saint-Julien gravel south of the village, producing a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend with substantial Merlot. The wine's hallmark is refinement and early accessibility. At auction, 1,082 lots average $164 per bottle with prices reaching $2,868, and the 1982 vintage remains the top auction year—reflecting the property's strong performance in Bordeaux's most celebrated decade. The second wine Amiral de Beychevelle and Les Brulieres provide tiered access. Top vintages for auction purposes include 1982, 1989, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2009, and 2010. Beychevelle rarely achieves the critical ceiling of its Second Growth neighbors but offers consistent quality at a price point that makes it one of the most actively traded Fourth Growths on the secondary market.

The 1982 Beychevelle remains the estate's most prized auction vintage, trading above $300 per bottle for well-stored examples—it was among the first modern Beychevelles to receive top critical scores and defined the estate's 20th-century reputation.
Beychevelle farms approximately 90 hectares planted to 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot on a single consolidated block—one of the largest continuous holdings in Saint-Julien.
The estate is jointly owned by Castel Freres and Suntory, a dual corporate ownership structure that funds substantial capital investment but differs from the family château model common among classified estates.
Auction prices peaked at $2,868 per bottle, likely reflecting large-format or library bottlings; standard 750ml bottles from top years trade in the $150–300 range, consistent with the Fourth Growth classification tier.

Auction Lots

1,082

Avg Price / Bottle

$164

Top Vintage

1982

Price Range

$6 – $2.9k

In the Glass

Saint-Julien elegance with notable approachability: blackcurrant, blackberry, and cedar on the grand vin, with Merlot adding plum and a round mid-palate. Less stern than Barton or Las Cases in youth, Beychevelle shows good lift and silky tannins. Great vintages develop cigar box, tobacco, and dried herb complexity with 10–20 years of age, maintaining freshness through the acidic backbone typical of Saint-Julien gravel soils.

Portfolio

WineColourAvg PriceLots SoldTop Vintage
Chateau Beychevelle 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-JulienRed$1611,0211982
Amiral de BeychevelleRed$241381986
Les Brulieres de BeychevelleRed$183231990

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