2000 Clerc-Milon, Pauillac Bright magenta

Bright magenta

juicy red and purple fruits brought together with a backbone of allspice

this was a more elegant and firm vintage for most of the State

with complicating notes of rose oil

focused and beautifully nuanced throughout

2000 Clerc-Milon, Pauillac Bright magentaA beautiful wine and one of my favorites from this estate, this blend of nearly two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one third Merlot is aging impressively. Dense ruby purple in color, with creme de cassis, charcoal, and sweet leathery and chocolatey notes intermixed with the classic Pauillac cedar and spice box, the wine is medium to full bodied, fleshy, with sweet tannin and a long finish. (RP)