This is in fact our lowest yields in the history of Beychevelle, even lower than we had1991! We are at 30 hectoliters per hectare this year.
We farm part of the Malartic Lagraviere vineyard in organic and biodynamic farming techniques. It didn’t help specifically for 2013. But it helps in general.
Robert Parker, the world’s most famous wine writer and wine critic is going to host the first in an extensive series of wine events, dinners and master classes all over the world.
#4 – Open some of the oldest wines in my cellar. I do not want to get to the stage where my oldest bottles are too old to taste. Or worse, I am too old to taste them.
The best value wines are those that offer true character, style and pleasure with the ability to age and evolve. Plus they sell at a price most wine lovers can afford.
The top ten wines of 2013, took numerous factors into consideration. Of course the best bottles delivering sublime tasting experiences made the list. But there had to be more than just quality to make the top ten. Each wine and memory needed to capture a moment that stood out, above all the other experiences from the year.