"This well-balanced vintage is, perhaps, more ‘Bordeaux’ in style. July was very hot and dry; August was warmer than average and picking began early in the first week of September. The grapes were swe...
89-92/100 vinous
"Bright medium ruby. Musky, complex aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, licorice, flowers, toasted marshmallow and menthol; less exotic and chocolatey than normal f...
89/100 PP
"The second wine of Cos d\'Estournel, the excellent, fruit-driven Les Pagodes de Cos possesses a dark ruby/purple color, sweet tannin, medium body, and much of the character of its...
90/100 PP
"One of the finest examples I have tasted, the 2000 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux exhibits supple tannin along with big, sweet, luscious black currant flavors intermixed with hi...