Château Cantemerle - Haut-Médoc 2000

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2010

This fully mature, elegant 2000 tails off slightly in the finish. Notes of forest floor, bay leaf, licorice, red currants, and cranberries are offered in a Burgundian-like, fresh, vibrant format. The tannins have melted away in this medium-bodied, finesse-styled effort. Consume it over the next 7-8 years.... Drink 2010-2018.

La Revue du Vin de France

14.50 / 20

the12/1/2009

Le vin se distingue par une évolution au nez comme en bouche. Plus charmeur que dense. Le château fait beaucoup mieux depuis.

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2003

This is a nicely textured, plum/ruby-colored 2000 with a moderately intense bouquet of black fruits intermingled with licorice, vanilla, and plums. The wine is pure, elegant, medium-bodied, and stylish. While not a blockbuster, it is delicious, nicely structured, and accessible. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016.

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2003

Opulent red. Intense aromas of currants, cigar tobacco and berries. Full-bodied, with a solid core of silky tannins and a long finish. Well-made. Best after 2008. 42,000 cases made.

Wine Advocate

87-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/1/2002

A dark ruby/purple color is followed by sweet cranberry, mulberry, and cherry fruit aromas. The wine reveals excellent ripeness on the attack, a lush, low acid, medium-bodied personality, and moderate tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014.

Wine Advocate

87-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/1/2001