Chateau Beychevelle 4eme Cru 2003

Lobenberg: Dunkles Rubinrot. Deutlich von Holz geprägte Toast-Nase. Auch im Mund neben guter Fruchtigkeit aus roter und schwarzer Frucht recht sattes Holz, gutes poliertes und balanciertes Tanningerüst. Insgesamt ein feiner und eleganter Wein mit schöner Lägne. -- RP: Given the performance of this somewhat mystifying but beautifully situated estate in St.-Julien, we might be seeing a resurrection in quality, or at least much more consistency. A beauty in an up-front, supple, sexy style is the generous and savory, dark ruby /plum-colored 2003 Beychevelle. Medium to full-bodied with loads of fruit and glycerin, it is much more approachable than usual, but also generously proportioned and exceptionally well-balanced. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022.