Wine › 2000 › Dry

"Purple-red color with ruby tones. Aromas of good intensity where fruits of va... "Purple-red color with ruby tones. Aromas of good intensity where fruits of various types stand out with good maturity and expressiveness, flowers, sweet spices, toasted touches and scrubland. In the mouth it is flavorful, the palate with good... more

"The color is very concentrated in tones of purple violet. The nose is impress... "The color is very concentrated in tones of purple violet. The nose is impressive by its complexity and intensity: charming notes of black current, red fruits, enhanced by a slight touch of vanilla and flowers. In the mouth, the attack is rich with... more

"Impressive deep, dark color. The wine has powerful, balanced structure. The d... "Impressive deep, dark color. The wine has powerful, balanced structure. The dense structures and the unique qualities of the tannins may be superior to those of the '96 and '90 vintage. The balance of the wine combines class, rigor, complexity and... more

"77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc A b... "77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc A beautiful wine from Branaire, the 2000 is close to full maturity, and should offer plenty of pleasure over the next 15-20 years. Its deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by... more

"Considered one of the top Saint Estephe, Montrose is prized for its classic C... "Considered one of the top Saint Estephe, Montrose is prized for its classic Claret style, big fruit and full, well-structured taste. Dense and nearly dark in color. The nose is complex. Still shut, it offers aromas of tobacco, black fruits, and... more

"We rounded out the century with a growing year just as early as in 1999. Afte... "We rounded out the century with a growing year just as early as in 1999. After a rainy spring, the summer was relatively overcast, but had produced rain. During the month of August, dry weather and a heat wave led us to begin the harvest of the... more