CHÂTEAU Beychevelle

Château Beychevelle is a Médoc property located in AOC Saint-Julien and which was recognized in 1855 as a 4^th Grand Cru Classé. This winery has a rich history with roots in the mid 16^th century.

The first castle was built in 1565 by Bishop François de Foix-Candale whose niece inherited the property and was married to the Duke d’Epernon. Of course at the time there was certainly vines, but the estate was not geared only towards this activity and was then managed in mixed farming. Subsequently it was partly destroyed only to be rebuilt in 1757 by the Marquis de Brassier. He was one of the main architects of the vineyard and of the renown of Beychevelle wines at the time. Following the French Revolution the property was seized and then sold at auction. It was later bought by a branch of the Brassier family to be sold later.