Dr. Tom's
Tasted Wednesday, February 13, 2008 by Nanda with 1,375 views
Our local group convened to check-in on the great 2000 Bordeaux vintage.
Unbelievably, a completely random sample of 11 individuals' cellars turned up four bottles of the Lagrange St. Julien ... and, for me, none of them disappointed. This is a wine that is showing lovely in its relative youth.
Otherwise many of the right bankers, in particular the Monbousquet were already drinking well.
The bigger boys in the pack - Cos, Pape Clement and Montrose are not close to ready.
Certainly appears to be a great vintage - with select wines already showing pleasure ... in a big, brutish style.
2000 Château Cos d'Estournel 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
Dark ruby with a lovely, full and open nose that has currants, spice, tobacco leaf, dirt and herbs. Palate shows only medium body fruit and a wall of big tannins clamps down the mid palate. But what a nose --- a ton of potential here. My #3, Group #5.
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2000 Château Pape Clément 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Dark ruby with a reticent, chalky nose. Palate has sweet fruit with herbs, minerality, spice and pencil lead. Very well balanced with fruit matching tannin and providing great length. Finish is full of floral and spice notes. My #4, Group #3.
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2000 Château Montrose 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
Dark ruby with a reticent nose that flashes minerals and currants. Palate is full flavored but lacks delineation. Plenty of currant fruit and minerals. Fruit matches the tannin. Good length. Some simple pleasure is there but I gotta believe this isyears away from showing its stuff and complexity. My #6, Group #6.
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2000 Château Lagrange (St. Julien) 96 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Dark ruby with a ripping, complex, WOW nose that has currants, smoky minerals, tar, tobacco and herbs. Palate has full, rich, giving fruit with firm but suave tannins. Bursts with layers of flavors that echo the nose. Long flavorful finish. Already a complete pleasure to drink. My #1, Group #1.
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2001 Château La Conseillante 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Dark ruby with a toasty, caramel, chocolate-covered cherry nose. Medium bodied with rich, full flavors and pure fruits. Seamless and very well integrated. Long, full finish has currants, spice, minerals and toasty. Modernly styled and quite nice. My #5, Group #4.
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2000 Château Clos St. Martin 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Dark ruby with an open, full and elegant nose. Aromas of tobacco, minerals and floral notes complement currants. Palate has an impressive entry with full, rich fruit. Green herbs and spice fill the mid palate. Great length features high class fruit - excellent! My #2, Group #2.
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