Wine + 2000

...The corpulent, fleshy, hedonistic 2000 is loaded with concentrated black fruits infused with vanilla and espresso notes. Large-scaled and delicious, it is an attention- getter, but not overdone. The oak is beautifully integrated, the acidity low, a... Robert Parker. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2000 Grand-Mayne 750ml

This rich, monolithic 2000 is crammed with glycerin as well as ripe blackberry and cherry fruit. Full-bodied and sweet... it offers impressive fruit and fat.

Free Mix and Match Case Shipping / Only 1 bottles left till sold out The 2000 Cote Rotie La Landonne is the most powerful and primordial of the 2000 La La's, not surprising given this cuvee's telltale earthy, leathery characteristics that are intermixed with notes of truffles, licorice, blackberries, and pepper Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin and good density, it should hit its prime in 2-3 years, and last for 14-15-Robert Parker 93 Points Wine RHONE

The best vintage in the last ten years 2000 ports have intensity richness quality and ageability that makes them highly collectible. This Vintage 2000 from Sao Pedro is powerful and complex with cherry licorice and spice notes. Not quite at it's peak

Simply put, Cockburns Vintage Port is the best of the best - the best wine of one superior year blended from various vineyard sources Aged two years in cask before bottling, vintage ports require at least 15 years of bottle agingDeclaring a vintage is a weighty decision for port producers, as the companys reputation is largely determined by the quality and style of its vintage port (even though vintage declarations amount to only 1-3% of the total production in any year) Therefore, when Cockburns declares a wine worthy of a vintage designation, the wine must be outstanding Cockburns has historically been more conservative than other port houses in declaring a vintage, choosing to declare only those years that best suit its elegant, less sweet style Before declaring, Cockburns blenders taste, categorize and identify those wines that might ultimately become a vintage blend Only after this rigorous two-year selection process is a final decision made Potentially one of the most compelling wines of the vintage, this inky black/purple- colored 2000 exhibits notes of scorched earth, melted asphalt, blackberry liqueur, and a pungent, penetrating intensity that reverberates in the mouth as well as the head Full-bodied, massive, and concentrated, with a 45-second finish, this thrilling effort should drink well between 2010-2035 -Robert Parker Fortified Wine PORT IMPORTED

Retasting the 2000 vintage three to four months before bottlingprovided overwhelming evidence that this is the greatest vintage Bordeaux has ever produced Remarkably consistent from top to bottom, there has never before been a year where so many exceptional wines were produced - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #139A vintage such as 2000 in Bordeaux comes along once in a lifetime Not only is the year an icon for a new millennium, it is a vintage that produced scores of outstanding wines in Frances premium wine region - James Suckling, Wine Spectator, Monday, April 07, 2003A plummy, fleshy Bordeaux Superieur from the 2000 vintage Made in a Merlot - dominated Right Bank style, with notes of plums and black forest fruits present on both the nose and the palate of this medium to full-bodied effort Plentiful fruit with supple texture makes this perfect for consumption now Wine FRENCH STILL WINE

The 2000 vintageWeather during the growing seasonAfter a rotten spring which caused a great deal of worry due to mildew, flowering went well in early JuneOther than a few cool nights and a week of July 14th that was less than ideal for holiday makers,summer was hot, sunny, and dry In fact, drought conditions prevailed until late summer2000 is a vintage that produced both quality and quantity The grapes were very ripe by the time noble rot set in The dry weather in September slowed down the onset of botrytisThe WineFermented and aged in barrel for three yearsProduction : only 4,000 bottlesAlcohol: 135%Sugar : 124 g/lAcidity: 480 g/lHarvestsOn September 26th, we went all over the estate to pick the (mostly Sauvignon Blanc) grapes which had been precociously affected by botrytis A few light showers brought on a spate of noble rot and the second wave of picking started on October 9th By the 10th, there were ten more barrels of beautiful wine in the cellar Hopes were high that the good weather would continue in order to pick the equivalent of thirty barrels within 3 to 4 days However, this was not to be It began to rain hard on the evening of October 10th and this lasted for one week The remaining grapes of the 2nd wave were thus condemned The rain continued unabated except for a period lasting from October 22-29, which meant a small amount of wine was made from a 3rd wave of picking When the rain let up on November 15th, the pickers went out without baskets to cut off all the bad grapes, which were left on the ground Production was extremely small : just 15 barrels of wine from 15 hectares of vines!Tasting notesBeautiful, brilliant, straw-yellow colour Intense, fresh floral bouquet with hints of acacia followed by fruit and a touch of lemon The subtle vanilla aromas take on a more spicy character after aeration Starts out vibrantly on the palate and then develops a delicious equilibrium Well-structured and very fruity Round and rich, but maintains an attractive acidity The rich aftertaste goes hand in hand with delightful freshness The initial impressions are largely fruity with lemony overtones These quickly evolve into fruit paste and tangy fruit jam flavours Fresh and vivacious from beginning to endThe proportion of botrytised Sauvignon Blanc was 2-3 times higher than average in the final blend, which gives this vintage a truly unique character The wine explodes on the palate with perfect balance thanks to its fresh lemony qualities The purity of aromas and flavours is altogether incomparableIt is suggested to enjoy this wineat the beginning of the meal Wine BORDEAUX WHITE

John Livingstone- Learmonth, DrinkRhone: A domaine whose wines hold great refinement and a clear fruit - I have always considered their style to be Burgundian The wines appear to be regaining some depth and complexity with the 2007 vintage - a very welcome event Patrick has said he is allowing the malos to take their time (ie not heating the cellar) and there is greater body now, also helped by a slightly longer vinification time at a restrained maximum temperature In the late 1990s and early 2000s, these wines have not been made to live for a very long time - Patrick is keen to drink them inside 10 years Top years can live towards 18 years or so 2000 Vintage 3 Stars - John Livingstone- Learmonth, DrinkRhone: Dark robe; brewed bouquet, violets present Pretty attack, aromatic stewed fruit, elegant Sound length On the charm, has an earthiness on the finish Drink 2006 through 2013 Wine FRENCH STILL WINE

The 2000 Barolo Grimaldi, expressive in aroma with sensations of iris, violets, and mint, is already rather silky in texture but fresh and long as well, sustained on the mid-palate and finish and with... Robert Parker. A Nebbiolo wine from Piedmont in Italy. 2000 Luigi Einaudi Barolo Costa Grimaldi 750ml

...The 2000 La Mondotte has a saturated, inky purple color to the rim and a tight but enormously promising nose of blackberry and cassis liqueur intermixed with cherry, vanilla, espresso, mocha, and a hint of acacia flower. This unfined and unfiltere... Robert Parker. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2000 Mondotte, La 750ml

The 2000 vintage shows exquisite nose of cassis, violets, roasting coffee, and a hint of rosemary. It has a rich, full palate and a long, fruit-laden finish

Varietal Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc Appellation: Alexander Valley Alcohol: 1375 Total Acid: 065gm/100ml pH: 346 Residual Sugar: 005% Fermentation /Cellaring: 24 months in oak, 73% New American, 27% New French The 2000 Symmetry greets you with an opulent bouquet of blackberries, ripe dark plums and sweet spices The wine opens generously on the palate with layers of blackberry, cassis and plum framed with accents of dark chocolate and spice The finish is persistent and supple This wine is at once rich, harmonious, powerful, and elegant; a wine intended to be enjoyable on release, yet destined for years of further evolution in the bottle Savor it! Wine California Still Wine

It will always be tempting to compare the 2000 Haut-Brion with the perfect 2000 La Mission Haut-Brion However, it is not as fat, unctuous, flamboyant, or voluminous as La Mission Yet, like a great diplomat, it is a wine of intensity, authority, and measured restraint A supremely elegant offering, its dense ruby/purple color, and burgeoning perfume of scorched earth, liquid minerals, plums, black currants, cherries, lead pencil, and subtle spicy oak are followed by a delicate yet powerfully flavorful, multi-layered, highly nuanced, and extraordinarily pure and seamless wine There have been so many recent classics from Haut-Brion, it is premature to suggest the 2000 is better than the 1998, 1995, 1990, or 1989, but it is certainly a prodigious wine of dazzling persistence, length, and complexity A blend of 51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc, it should prove to be uncommonly long-lived, even by the standards of Haut-Brion Anticipated maturity: 2012-2040It will always be tempting to compare the 2000 Haut-Brion with the perfect 2000 La Mission Haut-Brion However, it is not as fat, unctuous, flamboyant, or voluminous as La Mission Yet, like a great diplomat, it is a wine of intensity, authority, and measured restraint A supremely elegant offering, its dense ruby/purple color, and burgeoning perfume of scorched earth, liquid minerals, plums, black currants, cherries, lead pencil, and subtle spicy oak are followed by a delicate yet powerfully flavorful, multi-layered, highly nuanced, and extraordinarily pure and seamless wine There have been so many recent classics from Haut-Brion, it is premature to suggest the 2000 is better than the 1998, 1995, 1990, or 1989, but it is certainly a prodigious wine of dazzling persistence, length, and complexity A blend of 51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc, it should prove to be uncommonly long-lived, even by the standards of Haut-Brion Anticipated maturity: 2012-2040Full red-ruby Roasted plum, currant, tobacco and minerals on the nose Compellingly dense and thick but almost miraculously lively and light on its feet Has a texture like liquid velvet, coating the entire palate Wonderfully unmanipulated wine, with perfectly integrated acids giving it superb subtle vinosity and thrust Finishes with outstanding building persistence, with the substantial tannins perfectly supported by the wines fat middle Typically Haut Brion has a complex bouquet of ripe fruit, tobacco and mineral, earthy scents Rich, ripe, medium to full-bodied and well structured A wine that seems to balance power and elegance, richness and harmony perfectly Wine French Still Wine

Phelps produces a lovely, densely colored and concentrated Syrah which is very expressive of varietal character Dark cherry aromas and flavors are underscored by notes of tea and smoke, with a lovely, velvety texture on the palate framed by sweet, supple tannins Joseph Phelps Napa Valley Syrah 2000, 4-Stars Good deep color; intense, \r\nblack fruit and white pepper nose; rich, ripe full-blown, blackberry, \r\nchocolate, vanilla and spice flavors; good, soft tannins; plush, \r\nbalanced finish This wine is smooth, rich and succulent, with bright, intense black fruit flavors punctuated by smoke and spice notes and a lovely perfumed nose of crushed dried herbs and flowers which persist on the finish Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Especially impressive for firm but elegant tannins This Barolo is rich in raspberry, leather and anise aromas Very refined and balanced with abundant flavors of chocolate and tobacco Big! Recommended with beef dishes (especially those with a Barolo based sauce) some game and smoked cheeses 2000 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto-Color is a dark burnished ruby Notes of mint, eucalyptus, flowers and tar appear on the nose This is a wine of wonderful length and persistence that boasts a rich, soft palate of ripe to over-ripe fruit and a very satisfying finish A very accessible Barolo 93 points/drink now-, 12/04Giacosa's Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto is made from four parcels in the Falletto vineyard where the age of the vines ranges from 30 to 45 years This was a great opportunity to taste the 2000 and 2001 side by side In particular, the 2001 is without a doubt one of the best wines I have tasted from this extraordinary vintage so farSuperdecadent and rich, with layers of plums, blackberries, strawberries and raw meat Then turns floral Full-bodied, yet fresh and lively, with a silky and caressing texture This is not about concentration but about subtlety and complexity Goes on and on Best after 2008 1,200 cases made -JSSuperdecadent and rich, with layers of plums, blackberries, strawberries and raw meat Then turns floral Full-bodied, yet fresh and lively, with a silky and caressing texture This is not about concentration but about subtlety and complexity Goes on and on Best after 2008 1,200 cases made (JS) Wine ITALIAN STILL WINE

The wines of Chateau Leoville Poyferre are first distinguished by their considerable aromatic complexity ranging from red fruits, such as cherry, to mushroom for older vintagesThanks to its terroir, Leoville Poyferre displays a magnificent balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins The wine develops a sumptuous velvet quality in addition to plenty of elegance and finesse, altogether with a very great potential for aging Good full medium ruby Subdued, slightly roasted nose combines cassis, cherry and chocolate mint Chocolatey-sweet but less deep and expressive than the 02 and 01 Offers good currant and cherry flavors but seems a bit dry-edged and medicinal for a 2000, without quite the harmony of components of the subsequent vintages hereWow, this wine has really come on strong A brilliant effort, it boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a gorgeously sweet nose (make that explosive nose) of blackberries and creme de cassis intermixed with minerals, smoke, and earth The 2000 is opulent, full-bodied, and much more accessible than either of its two Leoville siblings, Leoville Las Cases or Leoville Barton, with low acidity, sweet tannin, and a layered, sumptuous finish It continues to improve dramatically and looks to be a great success, rivaling the brilliant 1996 and 1990 Anticipated maturity: 2009-2030 Wine French Still Wine

The 2000 Barolo Conca moves more towards a traditional type of Barolo with a powerful, tarry nose and a solid, authoritative palate and will last over a dozen years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, va... Robert Parker. A Nebbiolo wine from Piedmont in Italy. 2000 Mauro Molino Barolo Conca 750ml

The 2000 Corton- Charlemagne has an enormously appealing nose of pears and apples. Light to medium-bodied, it expands on the palate, revealing citrus, quartz, and mineral flavors. This wine is extremely focused, with outstanding grip and a highly deli... Robert Parker. A Chardonnay wine from Burgundy in France. 2000 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 750ml

In 17th century, Dom Pierre Perignon, cellar master of Abbey of Hautvillers in Epernay, developed a wine whose extraordinary quality would make him spiritual father of Champagne and one of great visionaries of winemaking world. Dom Perignon longed to produce best wine in world and there is much written testimony to success of Dom Perignon's wine with most noble and wealthy personalities of era. Dom Perignon was one of very first producers to assemble wines starting with grapes, as well as first to master production of white wines from red grapes to achieve a giant leap forward in quality. Made exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from ten Grand Cru vineyards and from oldest vines at Abbey of Hautvillers, Dom Perignon is produced only in exceptional vintage years. Vintage 2000 Fresh, crystalline, and sharp, first nose unveils an unusual dimension, an aquatic vegetal world with secret touches of white pepper and gardenia. wine then reveals airy, gentle richn Connoisseurs' Gu

Made from a Mediterranean blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Shiraz, and 5% Mourvedre, the 2000 The Ironstone Pressings offers aromas of pepper, dried herbs, black cherries, and other earthy, dusty black fruits in its opulent, luscious personality. Chest... Alex Lallos. A Proprietary Blend wine from South Australia in Australia. 2000 d'Arenberg Ironstone Pressings 750ml

The wines of Chateau Leoville Poyferre are first distinguished by their considerable aromatic complexity ranging from red fruits, such as cherry, to mushroom for older vintagesThanks to its terroir, Leoville Poyferre displays a magnificent balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins The wine develops a sumptuous velvet quality in addition to plenty of elegance and finesse, altogether with a very great potential for aging Wow, this wine has really come on strong A brilliant effort, it boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a gorgeously sweet nose (make that explosive nose) of blackberries and creme de cassis intermixed with minerals, smoke, and earth The 2000 is opulent, full-bodied, and much more accessible than either of its two Leoville siblings, Leoville Las Cases or Leoville Barton, with low acidity, sweet tannin, and a layered, sumptuous finish It continues to improve dramatically and looks to be a great success, rivaling the brilliant 1996 and 1990 Anticipated maturity: 2009-2030 Wine FRENCH STILL WINE

The wines of Chateau Leoville Poyferre are first distinguished by their considerable aromatic complexity ranging from red fruits, such as cherry, to mushroom for older vintagesThanks to its terroir, Leoville Poyferre displays a magnificent balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins The wine develops a sumptuous velvet quality in addition to plenty of elegance and finesse, altogether with a very great potential for aging Good full medium ruby Subdued, slightly roasted nose combines cassis, cherry and chocolate mint Chocolatey-sweet but less deep and expressive than the 02 and 01 Offers good currant and cherry flavors but seems a bit dry-edged and medicinal for a 2000, without quite the harmony of components of the subsequent vintages hereWow, this wine has really come on strong A brilliant effort, it boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a gorgeously sweet nose (make that explosive nose) of blackberries and creme de cassis intermixed with minerals, smoke, and earth The 2000 is opulent, full-bodied, and much more accessible than either of its two Leoville siblings, Leoville Las Cases or Leoville Barton, with low acidity, sweet tannin, and a layered, sumptuous finish It continues to improve dramatically and looks to be a great success, rivaling the brilliant 1996 and 1990 Anticipated maturity: 2009-2030 Wine French Still Wine

In the Perrier Jouet 2000 Champagne Brut Fleur de Champagne, the ripe fruit of the 2000 vintage carries through this relaxed, supple Champagne It melds scents of toasted brioche with full flavors of pineapple, firming up in the finish to end clean and dry Delicious on its own or with roast fish Sparkling Wine SPARKLING WINE IMPORTED

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

96 points Robert Parker in the Hedonists Gazette:I was fortunate to have the newly released 1999 Dom Perignon, which is a spectacular Champagne Based on one bottle, I would not rate it as highly as the 1996 or 1990, but it is much better than the 1998, and appears to have more body and richness than the 1995, also a top-notch vintage The 1999 should have at least 20 years of life ahead of it Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine SPARKLING WINE IMPORTED

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

The Leglise family from Libourne founded what is now Chateau L'Evangile They were actively involved, around the middle of the 18th century, in building the Pomerol vineyard L'Evangile appeared in the 1741 land registry under the name of Fazilleau At the turn of the 19th century, the estate already had much of its current configuration, stretching over some 13 hectares, when it was sold to a lawyer named Isambert He renamed the estate L'Evangile' In 1862, L'Evangile was purchased by Paul Chaperon, whose descendants, the Ducasse family, would remain the property's owners until 1990 Paul Chaperon went on making the estate becoming famous, and constructed the L'Evangile in the style of the Second Empire In the second edition of Cocks Feret in 1868, L'Evangile is registered and is considered as a Upper-Pomerol 1st growth wine' Upon the death of Paul Chaperon around 1900, his descendants would run the estate until Louis Ducasse took over the property, which was then in decline and damaged by the frosts of 1956 He put forth great efforts in renewing the vineyard and restoring the L'Evangile name In 1982, his widow, Simone Ducasse, would continue the family's role in running the estate In 1990, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) acquired L'Evangile from the Ducasse family DBR was interested in bringing sustained care to the operation DBR's initial influence included a more refined selection of the fine wines, and the creation of Blason de L'Evangile as a second wine Efforts also included enhancing the vines' health with a restoration and renewal plan partially completed until 1998 The complete renovation of the tank-room and the chais in 2002 will allow the property to complete its new configuration Great concentration to this wine Yet harmonious and classy The ripe fruit and toasted oak jumps out of the glass in this one Full-bodied, with an opulent fruit, coffee and milk chocolate character Velvety and round textured Best after 2010 2,800 cases made -JSThis fabulous LEvangile rivals such recent great vintages as 1998, 1995, 1990, and of course, 1982 With aeration, the thick, unctuous, saturated purple color is followed by scents of blueberries, blackberries, truffles, acacia flowers, tar, and graphite Full-bodied, with tremendous opulence, intensity, and purity as well as silky tannin and a long, powerful, concentrated finish, with a hint of cocoa/chocolate, I initially thought this was a modern-day clone of the 1975, but now I am not so sure The 2000 is a prodigious, intense, powerful offering, but the tannins are clearly sweeter than those of the controversial 1975 I kept a bottle of this wine open for 11 days, re-corking each evening after pouring an ounce or two for evaluation The wine simply refused to oxidize, hitting its stride on day 3, and then beginning to drop some fruit by day 8 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030+ Wine French Still Wine

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

Starts out round and plush, then the structure takes over Light peach and berry flavors prevail as this plays out on the lingering finish Give it a little time to integrate, but this should develop well Best from 2009 through 2024 -BSThe 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots and pears, with sweet notes of mint and licorice that linger on the long finish This perfumed, inviting Dom Perignon is elegance personified, and in this vintage the wine fully merits its lofty reputation According to winemaker Vincent Chaperone there is only one disgorgement date for the first release of Dom Perignon, and the 2000 was disgorged over a period of weeks in March and April, 2007, 2007 Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018 Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported

To my surprise, the in the bottle tastings revealed a supple, open-knit, surprisingly accessible and open-styled wine...admirable richness, a layered texture, sweet tannin, and abundant quantities of smoky cassis, licorice, herb, earth, and leather c... Robert Parker. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2000 Talbot 750ml

This gift box created in honor of first vintage of XXIst century contains one bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage 2000 and two crystal champagne flutes that have been specially designed to allow you to fully enjoy unique flavor. In 17th century, Dom Pierre Perignon, cellar master of Abbey of Hautvillers in Epernay, developed a wine whose extraordinary quality would make him spiritual father of Champagne and one of great visionaries of winemaking world. Dom Perignon longed to produce best wine in world and there is much written testimony to success of Dom Perignon's wine with most noble and wealthy personalities of era. Dom Perignon was one of very first producers to assemble wines starting with grapes, as well as first to master production of white wines from red grapes to achieve a giant leap forward in quality. Made exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from ten Grand Cru vineyards and from oldest vines at Abbey of Hautvillers, Dom Perignon is produced only in except Connoisse

Floral notes intermixed with raspberries, black currants, minerals, and a hint of new oak emerge from the dense purple-colored 2000 Ducru- Beaucaillou The wine is sweet, dense, and medium to full-bodied, with undeniable elegance and finesse as well as a finish that lasts for 45+ seconds A wine of remarkable symmetry, balance, elegance, and minerality, it is the Lafite- Rothschild of St-Julien, Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+ The 75 hectares of the Ducru Beaucaillou vineyard stretch out along the eastern side of this vast communal terroir, hugging the river in the area where the quaternary gravels are the deepest The stones have many advantages, enhancing soil drainage, reflecting the sun on the grapes in these closely planted vines, storing heat in the daytime and restoring it at night, affording a protective cover to the soil against desiccation during the hot summer months, and so on The clay subsoil regulates the water supply of the vines, soaking up the surplus rain during wet periods and giving it back during droughts Wine French Still Wine

Floral notes intermixed with raspberries, black currants, minerals, and a hint of new oak emerge from the dense purple-colored 2000 Ducru- Beaucaillou The wine is sweet, dense, and medium to full-bodied, with undeniable elegance and finesse as well as a finish that lasts for 45+ seconds A wine of remarkable symmetry, balance, elegance, and minerality, it is the Lafite- Rothschild of St-Julien, Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+ The 75 hectares of the Ducru Beaucaillou vineyard stretch out along the eastern side of this vast communal terroir, hugging the river in the area where the quaternary gravels are the deepest The stones have many advantages, enhancing soil drainage, reflecting the sun on the grapes in these closely planted vines, storing heat in the daytime and restoring it at night, affording a protective cover to the soil against desiccation during the hot summer months, and so on The clay subsoil regulates the water supply of the vines, soaking up the surplus rain during wet periods and giving it back during droughts Wine French Still Wine

Floral notes intermixed with raspberries, black currants, minerals, and a hint of new oak emerge from the dense purple-colored 2000 Ducru- Beaucaillou The wine is sweet, dense, and medium to full-bodied, with undeniable elegance and finesse as well as a finish that lasts for 45+ seconds A wine of remarkable symmetry, balance, elegance, and minerality, it is the Lafite- Rothschild of St-Julien, Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+ The 75 hectares of the Ducru Beaucaillou vineyard stretch out along the eastern side of this vast communal terroir, hugging the river in the area where the quaternary gravels are the deepest The stones have many advantages, enhancing soil drainage, reflecting the sun on the grapes in these closely planted vines, storing heat in the daytime and restoring it at night, affording a protective cover to the soil against desiccation during the hot summer months, and so on The clay subsoil regulates the water supply of the vines, soaking up the surplus rain during wet periods and giving it back during droughts Wine French Still Wine