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Chateau Beychevelle, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Julien appellation Médoc wines
Château Beychevelle produces Grand Cru Classé wines at their estate in the Médoc region. Their 90 hectares of vineyard are planted mainly with Cabernet Sauvignon, but also Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Legend has it that Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette, the Duke of Epernon and Admiral of France, was all-powerful and that boats passing before his château had to lower their sails as a sign of allegiance. Hence the name "Baisse-Voile" (lowering of sails), which was to become the name Beychevelle and the emblem of the château: the ship with a prow in the shape of a griffin guarding Dionysus' cellar.
The classical château was built in the 17th century, reconstructed by the Marquis de Brassier in 1757, and extended by the Heine family at the end of the 19th century. It has an imposing façade topped with a majestic triangular pediment.
They produce Grand Cru Classé Saint-Julien AOC wines as well as Saint-Julien and Haut-Médoc AOCs.
When to come
Cellars can be visited all year long with or without appointment from Monday to Friday, as well as Saturdays from May to September. Wine tasting is by appointment only.
How to book
You can make an appointment in advance by making an enquiry using the button above.
