Ratings

Marquis de Saint-Estephe Grand Vin de Bordeaux

Winery: Marquis de Saint-Estephe

Year: 2000

Type: Red

Country: France (St. Estephe, Bordeaux)

Grape Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

Note: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol: 12.5%

Mevushal: No

Date Reviewed: 11/30/06

Color: 2.5 (of 3)

Note: A beautiful dark garnet color with earthy tones and heavy legs on the glass. Very inviting.

Aroma: 6 (of 7)

Note: Light scents of black cherry and plum along with blackberry, earth, tea and fresh beef.

Taste: 9 (of 10)

Note: A dry red with strong tannins, this is an excellent French Bordeaux filled with black cherry, plum, tobacco, oak, tea and earth flavors.Delightful! It's a rich and creamy blend that has aged beautifully. It shows all the characteristics of a classic French Bordeaux with a sophisticated and charming style. Highly recommended!

Total: 17.5 (of 20)

Food: I enjoyed this Bordeaux with a simple, yet classic, dinner of meatloaf and mashed potatoes. It may seem like peasant food, but this is no peasant wine!

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