Chateau D’armailhac 2000 750 ml

Wine Advocate #189 Jun 2010 Robert M. Parker, Jr. Rated 89 Drink: 2010 – 2020 $55-$125 A slight downgrade from my original score, this wine is quite evolved, displaying ripe plum, black currant, and chocolate notes as well as hints of cedar and espresso. Soft, round, and close to full maturity, overall it is a medium-bodied wine to drink now and over the next decade or more. Wine Advocate #146 Apr 2003 Robert M. Parker, Jr. Rated 91 Drink: 2007 – 2020 $55-$125 (40) This continues to be one of the most seductive and luscious d’Armailhacs I have ever tasted. It may be my favorite vintage of d’Armailhac. Opaque purple-colored, this blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot has surprisingly good acidity with the high Merlot content and high tannin, but an expressive, opulent mid-texture and loads of charcoal-infused, cedary, black currant fruit intermixed with spice box, dried herbs, and espresso notes. The wine is full-bodied, sweet, and expansive. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020.