2000 Château Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux united-kingdom "A profound Léoville-Las Cases

"A profound Léoville-Las Cases

On the limit with Mazoyères in very shallow soils quite high up

but there’s still sufficient tension to leave the wine irresistible

the 2017 Pinot Noir Treehouse Vineyard reveals a slightly deeper ruby/purple hue as well as more black cherry and slightly darker fruits that give way to more spice

Vinification includes a 5 hours cold maceration before fermentaiton in stainless steel

2000 Château Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux united-kingdom "A profound Léoville-Las CasesTasted at the chteau. The 2000 Chteau Margaux remains one of the standouts of the millennial year. This bottle is consistent with the previous example. It's deep in color. The aromatics are intense and backward, opening with blackberry, crushed violet and pencil box scents with time, but there remains a sense of beguiling aloofness, as if you are so lucky to be in its presence, which you are. The palate has a large structure for this First Growth, yet