Chateau La Fleur de Bouard 2000

WEINWISSER: "Sehr dunkles, dichtes Purpur, lila Schimmer. Wuchtiges, in den Ansätzen marmeladiges Bouquet, rotes Cassis, Waldbeeren, dahinter eine süsse Fülle. Im Gaumen wieder eine verführerische Süsse, burgundische Konturen, viel Fruchtcharme, jetzt schon ein riesiges, Pomerol- haftes Vergnügen, wenn auch die richtige Genussreife erst in fünf Jahren beginnt."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A saturated purple color is followed by a gorgeous perfume of ink, plum, cassis, licorice, smoke, and espresso. Dense, full-bodied, and opulent, offering a hedonistic as well as intellectual turn-on, it should drink well for 10-15 years."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Fully mature, my last bottle of this charmer was the best of the bunch. A dead ringer for a Pomerol, with its soft, voluptuous textures, the wine displays its truffle, mocha, dark chocolate and plums with ease. This is not a wine to hold for further development, as it's already at peak today."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Nice aromas of chocolate, spices, cedar, and sweet tobacco. Full-bodied and juicy, with nice fruit and a soft finish. This is delicious now, no need to wait."

WINE SPECTATOR: " Impressive aromas of raw meat and fresh fruit, with hints of smoke. Full-bodied and very velvety, with a long, caressing finish and ripe fruit. Super. Serious wine for the money."