Chateau Beychevelle 1964-2007

[Tristan Welles]

originally posted by Levi Dalton:

originally posted by Tristan Welles:

Does Beychevelle use any American oak? The consistent perception of dill leads to the question, but all sources say no.

I have been through the same thought process myself. The palate would indicate American, but the sources say French. Not having ever visited, I don't have more to add right now, unfortunately.

Yes. And I realized something right after posting; that the perception of dill is reported in ancient tasting notes as well. The importation of American oak prior to WWII seems out of the question.