2000 Chateau Margaux, Margaux, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Nicked Label]

RP100 "Absolutely compelling in two tastings of this vintage, the 2000 Margaux is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. The extraordinary seductiveness, complex aromatics, and purity it exhibits lead me to believe it has reached its window of full maturity. Medium-bodied, with layers of concentration, stunning blue, red, and black fruits intermixed with spring flowers, a subtle dosage of new oak, and a distinctive personality that is elegant while at the same time powerful and substantial, this is a multi-dimensional wine that was extremely approachable and drinkable in both tastings I had of it. The color remains a healthy, even opaque bluish/purple, but there is no reason to hesitate to drink it. It should evolve for another 30-40 years, so there is no hurry either." RP June 2010
Chateau Margaux, Premier Cru Classe, Margaux
"Pontallier thinks this may be the greatest Margaux yet made under the Mentzelopoulos administration, "a new reference." A fabulous wine to be sure, I will defer judgment given the enviable record of superlative wines made over the last two decades. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050." RP Apr 2001