1998 Chateau Beychevelle - Printable Version +- WineBoard (https://www.wines.com/wineboard) +-- Forum: TASTING NOTES & WINE SPECIFIC FORUMS (https://www.wines.com/wineboard/forum-200.html) +--- Forum: Bordeaux (https://www.wines.com/wineboard/forum-18.html) +--- Thread: 1998 Chateau Beychevelle (/thread-5978.html) |
- TheEngineer - 01-27-2005 I think this one was a bit early too. It's a bit strange for me and unlike 2000's, this is not tannin king. It was a bit soft with some fruit, green peppers, and flat in that the acid appeared to be low There was a good sense of oak with strong sense of leather, almost gamey. Medium body. The reason why I said it was strange was that at the start, the nose was rather nice wood/cedar sense with some spiciness and a bit of a grassy/herbal scent. Overall, a bit disappointed but maybe because it was only my anticipation. Paired with a medium rare porterhouse broiled to perfection and a mushroom side. Worked well but could have been a bit better if there was a bit more acid to clear the palate. - Kcwhippet - 01-28-2005 Here's some notes on that one from a reviewer in the UK. He gave it a 15 (out of 25). Dark ruby colour. The nose was weak and slightly vegetal. Medium bodied on the palate bit lack overall ripeness. Forward oak on the finish. Disappointing. - TheEngineer - 01-28-2005 Yay!!! I'm learning...now 've got to learn the brevity part! While I know that palates are different, it good to know that at least when they are bad, then I'm not missing it. I like writing good brief summaries in part because I feel if my descriptions are too long, then they are overly descriptive and I lack the knowledge for that.... New direction in learning....TN's within 5 sentences! But while I didn't stop drinking it, it certainly was disappointing. - winoweenie - 01-30-2005 I passed on the 98 vintage for the very reason you described in the Beycheville. Found the same trouble with several other classified growths so, as I wasn't out of wine, I said "El Paso" to the vintage. You derned sure don't have to make any apologies for your descriptors TE as I've found them solid. WW |