Chateau Magrez Fombrauge 2000

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Made in an over-the-top style that seems to get more classic as the wine ages, this special cuvee from the Fombrauge vineyard (made by Michel Rolland for Bernard Magrez) reveals a dense plum/purple color in addition to a big, sweet nose of camphor, creosote, blackberries, blueberries, espresso roast, graphite, and toasty oak, and a phenomenally layered, full-bodied, rich mouthfeel. I thought this 2000 would be close to full maturity by 2006, but it remains surprisingly youthful. It should drink well for 20-25 more years. Bravo!"

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Konzentriertes, kraftvolles Bouquet, Graphit, schwarze Beeren, Black Currant, Rauch. Kräftiger, muskulöser, aromatischer Gaumen mit dunkler Aromatik, dichter, massiver Struktur, langer, dichter Abgang. 18/20 trinken - 2045"

WINE SPECTATOR: "On the dark side of the profile, but alluring, with freshly brewed espresso and smoldering charcoal notes leading the way to a core of steeped plum, blackberry and black currant fruit flavors. The finish is driven by graphite, with a noticeable tobacco edge starting to emerge. Very solid.--Blind 2000 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2015). Drink now through 2025. 123 cases made."