2000 Château Margaux
Community Tasting Note
Eric wrote:
Sunday, March 19, 2023 - Haut-Brion and Margaux courtesy of Mark Taylor; 3/18/2023-3/19/2023 (Atlanta, GA): Mmm, graphite, cedar, total aromatic fireworks, saddle leather. OMG, the palate is lovely, silky, red fruit.
My 2nd favorite wine and the group second. Guessed as the 2001.
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Comment posted by Mark1npt:
3/20/2023 3:55:00 AM - Any idea how long this was decanted?
Comment posted by Eric:
3/20/2023 4:05:00 AM - As I recall all of the 2000 and later wines each day were decanted roughly 3 hours.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
3/20/2023 4:18:00 AM - Thanks Eric, much appreciate the follow up as I have only one bottle and don't want to mess it up!
Comment posted by Eric:
3/20/2023 4:23:00 AM - Really no hurry on that one bottle. The older wines were so much more compelling. I would wait until at least age 30.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
3/20/2023 4:27:00 AM - Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately, I'll be 72 yo by then, lol......a good bottle to celebrate being alive then, I guess!
Comment posted by 10xM:
3/20/2023 12:51:00 PM - Mark, drink it on your 75th!
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
3/20/2023 3:02:00 PM - 10xM.....Lol....but I'd hate to tempt fate! I don't want my son drinking it for me, at my funeral!!!
Comment posted by 10xM:
3/20/2023 3:10:00 PM - I bet you will live up to 100 yrs old.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
3/20/2023 3:35:00 PM - That's what I'm aiming for!!!