92 -94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2001

This is a profound sleeper of the vintage. Haut-Bergey's new owner, the Cathiard-Garcin family, had the foresight to bring in both Michel Rolland and Jean-Luc Thunevin to provide consultation. Given the undeniable talent of this brain trust, there is no doubt this property has, in one vintage, emerged as a star of Pessac-Leognan. One of the most complex wines of the vintage, at least aromatically, it boasts a soaring bouquet of smoke, scorched earth, coffee, black fruits, and tobacco. The palate is also compelling. It is a wine of considerable finesse rather than power, with its hallmark gorgeous layers of fruit that cascade over the taste buds without any sense of weight. This ripe, long, silky-textured, complex 2000 is a textbook Graves, satisfying both the hedonistic and intellectual senses. Not to be missed! Anticipated maturity: now-2015.

93 -95 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2002

This is a remarkable sleeper of the vintage. A stunning achievement from this unheralded vineyard, the saturated ruby/purple-colored 2000 displays a striking perfume of cigar smoke, scorched earth, roasted espresso, and black cherry/currant fruit. It possesses luxurious richness, medium to full body, sweet tannin, and a seamless, silky-textured finish that lasts for nearly 45 seconds. This brilliant achievement satisfies both the hedonistic and intellectual senses. Moreover, it is a good value, and surprisingly accessible in spite of its density. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.

94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2003

A stunning achievement from this unheralded vineyard, the saturated ruby/purple-colored 2000 displays a striking perfume of cigar smoke, scorched earth, roasted espresso, and intense black cherry/currant fruit. It possesses luxurious richness, medium to full body, sweet tannin, and a seamless, silky-textured finish that lasts for nearly 45 seconds. This brilliant achievement satisfies both the hedonistic and intellectual senses. Moreover, it is a good value, and surprisingly accessible in spite of its density. A bottle kept open for 5 days never revealed any oxidation ... always a good barometer of a wine's aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020.

90 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2003

($33-$50; the same 65/35 blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot as the young 2002) Good ruby-red. Complex nose melds minerals, game, mocha, animal fur and truffle. Sweet and broad in the mouth, with very ripe notes of game and animal fur. Very rich, velvety wine, even if it is currently showing more texture than flavor. Tannins are sweet and pliant, though, and the finish is silky and very long. 90 points

89 -91 points,

Wine Spectator, January 2003

Slightly rustic, but with impressive concentration. Very ripe fruit aromas of raisins and other dried fruits. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Score range: 89-91 (JS)

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