Château Certan-Marzelle 2000
Château Certan-Marzelle has been under the ownership of Christian Moueix since 1999. 2000 represents the first vintage under his management, and is comprised of 100% Merlot, and it’s a tiny operation with little more than 1000 cases. Aromas of plum, forest floor and cedar waft from the glass. Medium-bodied and supple, with brisker-than-expected acidity and […]
Château Branon 2000
The 2000 Branon is a study in power and opulence, the first vintage of this sumptuous Pessac-Leognan to be released, it is perhaps worth noting that the winemaking is overseen by Alain Raynaud and Michel Rolland. An opaque and inky countenance, with rich aromas of plum, fig pudding, tobacco, and asphalt. Surprisingly, there is an […]
Château Léoville Las Cases 1997
Appreciating a great estate like Leoville-Las Cases is like appreciating a great work of art. It’s done slowly, thoughtfully and with profound pleasure. While 1997 wasn’t a profound vintage in and of itself, Cab-dominant Leoville sings. It’s still fresh and elegant with notes of steeped blackberry, black currant, graphite and violets. Medium-bodied with well-integrated, caressing […]