2000
2000
Château Lafite Rothschild 2000 Pauillac
French Red
Smoke, cigar wrapper, ripe plum and currant open into cedar, wet earth and warm spice. The palate is rich and full, combining deep concentration with bright red fruit, silky tannins and a measured dusty edge on the long, classic finish. Still poised for further development, it benefits from two to three hours in a decanter before serving with lamb or beef.
Château Coutet 2000 Barsac
French Dessert
Golden colour with subtle patina accompanies beeswax, gingerbread, candied fruit, peach liqueur and dried hazelnut. The supple profile includes mineral notes, sweet spice, vanilla and stewed mirabelle, with moderate sweetness and a medium-length finish. The blend is ninety percent Sémillon, nine percent Sauvignon Blanc and one percent Muscadelle. Pronounced acidity is present in this Barsac sweet wine.
Bacio Divino 2000 Napa Valley Proprietary Red
American Red
Inky ruby-purple colour accompanies charcoal, toasted oak, espresso and blackcurrant. The proprietary red blend is dense, rich and full-bodied, with ripe tannins, low acidity and a plump, layered, concentrated profile. Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for sixty-five percent, Sangiovese twenty-four percent and Petite Sirah eleven percent. A sweet character is also present. The wine comes from Napa Valley, California.
Quinta do Noval 2000 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Purity of fruit appears with a fine and delicate quality. Balance, harmony, finesse and elegance characterize the profile. The grapes are trodden by foot, and fermentation takes place in traditional stone lagares. The wine comes from the Douro and is listed at twenty percent alcohol. Made from old vines, this style is declared only in great years.
Graham’s 2000 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Ripe plum, gum cistus, fresh blackberry and red plum appear in a full, rich profile. The palate is smooth, and the finish is long and clean. The vintage is noted for immense concentration and small quantities. Drawn from parcels across four Douro estates, this Vintage Port was produced in an exceptional year. Alcohol is listed at twenty percent.
Taylor Fladgate 2000 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Rich magenta colour accompanies powerful, intense black-fruit and cherry aromas with fragrant notes. The fruit and tannins are balanced and harmonious. Black-fruit flavours are rich, elegant and luscious, with concentration and a scented quality. The finish is long and rich. This full-bodied Vintage Port comes from the Douro Valley and is listed at twenty percent alcohol.
Gérard Bertrand 2000 Banyuls Grand Cru Vin Doux Naturel
French Dessert
Lush and broad, with clear structure and a generous flavour profile. Grenache Gris provides the varietal basis, while Banyuls Grand Cru and Vin Doux Naturel place it among Roussillon's fortified dessert wines. The style is deep and elegant, with breadth, richness and structure as its principal characteristics. A generous dessert wine defined by scale, structure and a broad profile.
Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse 2000 Saint-Émilion
French Red
Blueberry, black raspberry and ripe plum lead a dense, expressive bouquet. Violet, crushed stone and camphor add lift, while liquorice, tobacco and warm spice bring savoury depth. The palate is full and richly layered, its generous fruit framed by supple tannins and fresh mineral energy. Long and composed, it finishes with dark berries, earth, spice and a persistent floral note.
Luis Pato 2000 Quinta do Moinho Baga
Portuguese Red
Dark fruit, red and black berries and mint lead, followed by leather, game, iron, menthol and a measured touch of vanilla. The palate is elegant and refined, with tangy, juicy fruit carried by lively energy and balanced structure. Herbaceous detail and a savoury, claret-like character deepen with air. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving dark fruit, earth and mature complexity.
Blandy’s 2000 Colheita Verdelho Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Deep topaz with green-gold highlights, opening on citrus peel, toasted nuts and warm spice. The palate is medium-dry, satiny and layered, with sultana, mocha and candied peel set against bright, tangy acidity. Wood and old-brandy notes add savoury depth without muting the fruit. The finish is exceptionally long and integrated, lingering on dried fruit, hazelnut, spice and lifted citrus freshness.
Giuseppe Quintarelli 2000 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Dried cherry, fig and dark plum are layered with tobacco, leather and cedar. The palate is full-bodied and deeply concentrated, while fresh acidity and firm, resolved tannins keep the richness composed. Balsamic spice, liquorice and a mineral note add savoury complexity through the long finish. Decant carefully for sediment and serve with braised beef, game, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Gaja 2000 Sorì Tildìn 1.5L
Italian Red
Ripe cherry, raspberry and plum are layered with dried rose, mint, liquorice, tar and warm spice. The palate is full and finely textured, its mature fruit carried by fresh acidity, silky tannins and a persistent mineral line. Oak has settled into a quiet nutty note, leaving the perfume clear and detailed. Decant gently and serve with roast veal, truffle dishes, braised beef or aged Parmigiano.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2000 Cipes Ariel
Canadian Sparkling
Fresh apple and ripe pear meet creamy lemon custard, warm brioche and candied orange, with dried apricot and ginger adding mature complexity. Rich and full-bodied, the palate remains vibrant, its fine mousse and integrated acidity giving the developed fruit welcome lift. The finish is long, layered and savoury, balancing age with remarkable freshness.
Shafer Vineyards 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Blackcurrant, berry fruit, roasted pepper, olive and white chocolate form a ripe, generous profile, with polished oak adding warmth. The palate is soft and plush, its abundant fruit carried by graceful tannins rather than hard edges. Silky texture and savoury detail keep the Cabernet balanced through an open, lingering finish.
Château Pavie 2000 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Ripe black cherry and salty plum lead, layered with crushed rock, dried flowers, tobacco leaf, smoke, cocoa and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with abundant dark fruit carried by a stony mineral line. Long and powerful yet composed, it finishes with savoury freshness and remarkable persistence.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 2000 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Deep purple-red in colour, with concentrated aromas of ripe raspberry and black cherry. The palate is powerful yet composed, bringing dense mature fruit over ripe, finely textured tannins. Freshness keeps the sweetness balanced, while the fruit remains clear through a very long finish. Stand upright, decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quarles Harris 2000 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Black cherry, damson and cassis lead with violet, dark chocolate and liquorice. Full-bodied and polished, the palate carries concentrated dark fruit over firm, velvety tannins, while fresh acidity keeps the sweetness in balance. Warm spice and a subtle eucalyptus lift frame the long, warming finish, where plum and savoury depth linger.
Pétrus 2000 Pomerol
French Red
Deeply concentrated and complex, with blackberry, wild strawberry and plum layered with cedar, pencil box, mocha, cocoa, vanilla, liquorice and earthy truffle. The palate is rich and seamless, combining sweet tannins with a dense, silky texture and a long, savoury finish. Decant for about three hours and serve with roast leg of lamb or slow-braised beef.
Château Montrose 2000 Saint-Estèphe
French Red
Blueberry, black cherry and cassis lead with crushed rock, tobacco and a restrained floral lift. The palate is rich, powerful and full, with firm tannins framing dense dark fruit. Liquorice, graphite and savoury spice build through the long finish, which remains precise, youthful and impressively composed.
Château Latour 2000 Pauillac
French Red
Blackberry, currant and raspberry drive an intense bouquet, with cedar, cigar box, mint, vanilla, smoke and spice unfolding behind. The palate is full-bodied, dense and deeply concentrated, yet balanced by freshness and fine, abundant tannins. The finish is exceptionally long and layered. Allow three to four hours in a decanter and serve with truffled dishes, roast beef or game.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2000 Pauillac
French Red
Crème de cassis, blackberry and raspberry lead a layered bouquet, with cedar, tobacco, truffle, coffee, vanilla, earth and exotic spice adding complexity. Concentrated and full-bodied, the palate is fresh and focused, with polished tannins, excellent balance and a long, lingering finish. Allow three to four hours in a decanter and serve with beef Wellington, roast lamb or game.