Winery Story

Château Beychevelle

In the Médoc, proximity to the Gironde estuary is rarely incidental. It is both a geographic advantage and, more often than not, a marker of pedigree. At Château Beychevelle, the wide, shimmering expanse of the Gironde is not only visible from the château—it is embedded in the estate’s identity, history, and symbolism.

Lower the Sails

Few properties in Bordeaux carry a name as evocative as Beychevelle. Its origins trace back to 1587, when the estate came under the ownership of the powerful Duke of Épernon, a Grand Admiral of France. As passing ships moved along the estuary, they were said to lower their sails in deference to his authority. From...