2000 Boyd Cantenac

I need to pay more attention to this estate as Boyd-Cantenac is never that expensive. The beautiful 2000 exhibits a dense purple color as well as a beautifully pure nose of creme de cassis, asphalt, and a hint of forest floor. Having shed much of its tannin, it is a round, medium to full-bodied, elegant Margaux already revealing considerable complexity. Entering its plateau of full maturity, it should drink well for another decade.

Love the cedar and blackberry aromas in this. Medium- to full-bodied, with plenty of berry, toasted oak and currant character. A modern wine, showing lots of new wood, but also a serious amount of fruit. Best Boyd in years. Best after 2008. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2003.

I need to pay more attention to this estate as Boyd-Cantenac is never that expensive. The beautiful 2000 exhibits a dense purple color as well as a beautifully pure nose of creme de cassis, asphalt, and a hint of forest floor. Having shed much of its tannin, it is a round, medium to full-bodied, elegant Margaux already revealing considerable complexity. Entering its plateau of full maturity, it should drink well for another decade. Jun 2010, www.robertparker.com