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Grands Maréchaux 2000

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

An excellent wine from this backwater appellation, this blend of 70% Merlot with the balance split between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc has a medium deep ruby color and a sweet nose of black cherry liqueur intermixed with licorice, spice box, dried herbs, and earth. Spicy, medium-bodied, and tasty, it should be drunk over the next 2-4 years.

87
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (146), April 2003
85/88
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, January 2003

An excellent user-friendly Merlot-based offering, this deep ruby/purple-colored 2000 exhibits obvious, open-knit, lush flavors, low acidity, and no hard edges. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years.87 points Drink 2002-2006

87
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (139), February 2002

An over-achieving wine from the Cotes de Blaye, the 2000 Les Grands Marechaux is a structured, more brawny offering, with tannin and muscle as well as ripe berry fruit presented in a full-bodied, powerful format. It should be drunk during its first 4-6 years of life to take advantage of its exuberance and rustic personality.

(87-88) points Drink 2001-2007

87/88
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (134), April 2001
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