2000 Wine

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: This estate which has continued to impress me in recent years hit a home run in 2000. Showing slightly better than I rated it previously this wine is deep bluish/purple with some lightening at the edge and its floral nose...

Wine Spectator, 100 points: A young wine that electrifies every taste bud in your mouth. Compacted aromas of crushed currants and minerals, with roses and lilacs. Full-bodied, with masses of silky, refined tannins and a finish that lasts for...

jamessuckling.com, 99 points: Welcome to the riesling deep end! Try to climb out if you can, but I don't want to! Although this is almost 20 years old there's a kaleidoscope of dried fruit aromas which also make this one of the world's most amazing...

Wine Spectator, 91 points: Gorgeous aromas of raspberry sauce, with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with a dense fruit and silky tannin structure. This is always a winner in top years. And it's overlooked. Best after 2008. – JS

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Huge, deep purple-black color, and aromas of rich, spicy fruit give a sense of great power to this superbly intense wine. Liquorice and rich tannins suggest complexity, while subtle acidity adds refinement.

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Wonderful chocolate, berry and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and a luscious finish. A beauty. Cool little Pomerol here. Best after 2007. – JS

jamessuckling.com, 99 points: Shows the intense ripeness of the vintage with hints of raisins and other dried fruits. Full-bodied, medium sweet and so very velvety. A big mouthful. Superb. Just starting to open.