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2000 Brane-Cantenac Bordeaux Blend - France - Bordeaux - Margaux - Red - Second Growth
Author Miguel L Site / BlogTrust Rating
100%
Tasted On 01/30/2011Drink Dates 2009-2029
Retail purchase held several years. Decanted 2 hours. Absolutely gorgeous wine, and a can't miss Margaux fragrance. Medium bodied, elegant, but long and complex. Red fruit, well balanced. Peak of youth is now. Can go another 10+ years but why wait? This is a wonderful 2000 vintage and even at $65-75 a special value today. I rate the 2005 just ahead.
Author davinci68Site / BlogTrust Rating
76.19%
Tasted On 12/18/2008
still young-ish. Strong barnyard notes, somewhat light on the midpalate, good finish with savory/mineral tones. still very restrained, probably needs a few more years
Author Bill H823Site / BlogTrust Rating Tasted On 06/11/2008
Opened this early in the morning and left it to breathe until mid-afternoon. Inky in color. Medium legs. Relatively reserved nose highlighted by leather and smoke. On the palate, smooth, mellow notes of coffee and spice, rich tannins but totally integrated. Nothing to distract from the combination of fruit, oak, and tannin - well balanced, elegant.
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