Tasted this at vineyard, Le Domaine de Arques of the family Baronne Philippine de Rothschilde last March 2015. Varietal mix, 50%Merlot, 10% .Cabernet Franc, 10% .
Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% .Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Malbec . Tasting notes-a lovely, deep, ruby red, pleasant nose w/ aromatic complexity, scents of Rose and peony mixed with blackberry and raspberry. Well balanced with roasted coffee and cocoa and spice notes.
Look for future availability.
— 10 years ago
Wine is dark ruby, on nose its blueberries, some toastiness, caramel,
On palate, its medium acidity, medium intensity, red and black fruits, little bit tannic at the end. Its a good quality wine. Drink it or keep it 3-4 years more. 52% Carbenet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot. Cheers!! — 4 months ago
Creamy and well balanced — 7 months ago
2000 excellent finish. Worth the wait😄 — 7 years ago
Bob McDonald
The 3rd wine at the First Growth Bordeaux lunch at the Downs Club last Saturday. My contribution to the lunch. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Opulent and Powerful. The experts say this is a 50 year wine and tasting it now at 39 years currently it will definitely not have an issue reaching 50 years. Mint, spice and black fruits. The masses of dry tannins 20 years ago are starting to resolve. Jancis wondered in 2004 if they would ever soften. I have one left which I hope to drink on its 50th birthday in 2036 if I am still around. This was the oldest wine in the lineup and also the most robust. — 16 days ago