Since the 17th Century, the grand vin of Chateau Margaux has been recognized as one of the greatest wines in the entire world. It owes its unique qualities to the genius of its terroir as well as to the passionate work of a succession of generations. It’s a remarkable wine that comes from a combination of characteristics that are only rarely found: finesse, elegance, complexity, density, intensity, length and freshness. Although its tannic concentration may be exceptional, it’s rare to detect astringency.

The great vintages are distinguished by their formidable ability to move us, while the lesser vintages give pleasure to wine enthusiasts. Chateau Margaux has an extraordinary ability to evolve with age, developing finesse, aromatic aromatic complexity, and a remarkable presence on the palate.

The 2000 Chateau Margaux Bordeaux Blend is a notable wine from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This First Growth estate has produced a wine that has garnered high praise from numerous wine critics, reflecting its exceptional quality and potential for longevity.

This vintage has received multiple perfect scores, including from James Suckling, who describes the wine as having "spellbinding" aromas of raspberry and strawberry, with a "silky yet structured" palate and "impeccable balance." Jeb Dunnuck also awarded the wine a perfect score, highlighting its "sensational notes of crème de cassis, spring flowers, lead pencil, and sandalwood," and describing it as "opulent" and "seamless" with a "finish that won’t quit."

The wine's deep color and intense aromatics are consistently noted across reviews. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, giving it a near-perfect score of 99, emphasizes its "copious red berry fruit, clove and truffle," and mentions its "immense depth and symmetry." Neal Martin, writing for both his Wine Journal and Vinous, praises the wine's "fine definition and lift," and describes it as "sophisticated and regal" with "melting tannins" and a "very elegant" finish.

Wine Spectator also awarded the wine a high score of 98, noting its "beguiling lapsang souchong tea, singed sandalwood and fresh bay leaf aromas," and describing the core as "pure cassis, raspberry reduction and warmed fig notes." The review highlights the wine's "perfectly embedded charcoal and tar-laced tannins" and a "beautifully long iron note" that gives the finish "cut and elegance."

The 2000 Chateau Margaux is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, aged in new barrels. Its alcohol content stands at 13.0%. The wine's texture is often highlighted, with Decanter noting its "lush and dense" mouthfeel and "firmish tannins," suggesting it has the "substance to age for decades."

Overall, the 2000 Chateau Margaux is recognized as a standout wine from the millennial year, with a potential to age gracefully for several decades, offering an extraordinary tasting experience for those fortunate enough to savor it.