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Chateau Rauzan-Gassies - Margaux 2000

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While the bottled 2000 still reveals a certain sternness in addition to tough tannin, it is sweeter and more expansive and flavorful. The dark ruby/purple color is saturated and impressive. With coaxing, notes of lead pencil shavings, black currants, earth, cedar, and spice box emerge from a relatively closed, firm, medium to full-bodied wine or, as the French would say, a classic vin de garde (for long-term cellaring). Although austere, it is a classic, authoritatively flavored effort that requires patience. I would like to see sweeter tannin and more flesh built into the mid-palate, but there is no denying the classicism and purity of this 2000. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. Wine Spectator: 95Pts; Wine S & Spirits Magazine: 94Pts; Wine Enthusiast: 94Pts; James Suckling: 93Pts; Robert Parker: 90Pts

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Full-bodied

Raspberry

Oaky

Spicy

Earthy

Weight:

750ml

Alcohol Level:

12.50%

Size:

750ml

Brand:

Chateau Rauzan-Gassies

Country:

France

Family:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends

Vintage:

2000

Region Information:

Bordeaux

While the bottled 2000 still reveals a certain sternness in addition to tough tannin, it is sweeter and more expansive and flavorful. The dark ruby/purple color is saturated and impressive. With coaxing, notes of lead pencil shavings, black currants, earth, cedar, and spice box emerge from a relatively closed, firm, medium to full-bodied wine or, as the French would say, a classic vin de garde (for long-term cellaring). Although austere, it is a classic, authoritatively flavored effort that requires patience. I would like to see sweeter tannin and more flesh built into the mid-palate, but there is no denying the classicism and purity of this 2000. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.

Wine Spectator: 95Pts; Wine S & Spirits Magazine: 94Pts; Wine Enthusiast: 94Pts; James Suckling: 93Pts; Robert Parker: 90Pts

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