Lot 406
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2000 (2) WA 95+
CHÂTEAU PAPE CLEMENT 2000 (1) WA 96
Lot 406 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2000 (2)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. 1 x bn. 2 x scuffed capsules.
Wonderfully sweet cedar and fruitcake notes are intermixed with hints of creme de cassis, licorice, and earthy forest floor. It is full-bodied and tannic, with everything in place, but like so many wines that come from Leoville Barton, it makes a mockery of many modern-day consumers wanting a wine for immediate gratification. Those who bought it should continue to exercise patience and be proud to own a wonderful classic with five decades of longevity ahead of it. June 2010 Drink: 2018-2050 WA 95+
CHÂTEAU PAPE CLEMENT 2000 (1)
Pessac-Léognan. Grand Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.
This wine stands out as a sensational effort just a few years away from full maturity. A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine displays loads of scorched earth and smoky barbecue scents along with blueberry, black raspberry and black currant. The wine is expansive, has a savory, broad palate and a full-bodied mouthfeel, yet possesses vivid purity and uplift. The tannins are still present, but they are sweet and well-integrated. This wine should hit full maturity in another year or two and last for at least 20 more years. June 2010 WA 96