2.2 Marco Conceptual
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chosen by this leading Bordeaux aficionado
as his personal value picks from the 2000
and 2003 vintages and offer notable value.
Selected tasting notes on the more affordable
cases are included - with many considered
‘Sleepers of the Vintage’ - and all labels are
accessible online.
288
Barbaresco, Sori Tildin 1997
Gaja
(6 lightly bin-soiled labels, mixed importers) 1 dozen bottles $3,500 - 5,000 289 Barolo, Sperss 1997 Gaja (mixed importers) 1 dozen bottles $3,500 - 5,000 290 Barolo, Sperss 1997 Gaja
(1 slightly torn label, mixed importers) 1 dozen bottles $3,500 - 5,000 291 Barolo, Sperss 1997 Gaja 2 magnums $1,400 - 2,000 292
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
(top shoulder or better, 1 bin-soiled label, 1 stained label, 1 slightly torn capsule, 1 cut capsule)
5 bottles $3,800 - 5,000 293
Chateau Léoville-Las-Cases 1982
St. Julien 2me Cru Classé
(very top shoulder, bin-soiled and badly stained label) 1 magnum
$800 - 1,200 294
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2000
Graves Cru Classé
3 bottles $1,700 - 2,500 295
Chateau Beau-Séjour Bécot 2000
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $750 - 1,000
296
Chateau Beau-Séjour Bécot 2000
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $750 - 1,000 297
Chateau Beau-Séjour Bécot 2000
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $750 - 1,000 298
Chateau Monbousquet 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $600 - 800 299
Chateau Monbousquet 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $600 - 800 300
Chateau Monbousquet 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $600 - 800 301
Chateau Gracia 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $1,100 - 1,500 302
Chateau Gracia 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $1,100 - 1,500 303
Chateau Gracia 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $1,100 - 1,500 304
Chateau La Gomerie 2003
St. Emilion
1 dozen bottles owc $1,000 - 1,500 305
Chateau La Gomerie 2003
St. Emilion
1 dozen bottles owc $1,000 - 1,500 306
Chateau La Couspaude 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $600 - 800
307
Chateau Chauvin 2000
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $500 - 800 308
Chateau Rol Valentin 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $550 - 800 309
Chateau Certan de May 2000
Pomerol
10 bottles $700 - 1,000 310
Chateau La Croix St. Georges 2000
Pomerol
1 dozen bottles owc $750 - 1,000 311
Chateau La Croix St. Georges 2000
Pomerol
1 dozen bottles owc $750 - 1,000 312
Chateau Beychevelle 2000 (1)
St. Julien 4me Cru Classé
Chateau Cos d’estournel 2000 (1)
St. Estephe 2me Cru Classé
Chateau Certan de May 2000 (1)
Pomerol
Chateau Pichon-Lalande 2003 (1)
Pauillac 2me Cru Classé
Chateau Léoville-Las-Cases 2003 (1)
St. Julien 2me Cru Classé
Chateau Bellevue Mondotte 2003 (1)
St. Emilion Grand Cru
6 bottles $700 - 1,000 313
Chateau Guiraud 2003
Sauternes Premier Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $500 - 800 314
Chateau d’Agassac 2003
Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
1 dozen bottles owc $220 - 300
“...The characteristic features of the 2003 vintage appear to be maintained with the richness of the tannins and the smoothness. After a moment on the palate, touches of bitter cocoa and toffee come through. The velvety opulence on the palate is enhanced by the minty, liquorice flavored tannins.” (86pts WA)
315
Chateau Cadet-Piola 2000
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $400 - 600
“Excellent currant, earthy, herb-tinged leather and black cherry fruit emerge from this medium-bodied, fleshy, yet somewhat rustic effort. Possessing sweeter tannin than generally found in Cadet-Piola, it should drink well for a decade.” (86pts RP)
316
Chateau Cadet-Piola 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1 dozen bottles owc $320 - 400
“It reveals good weight and ripeness as well as plenty of earthy, black cherry, and spice characteristics. This austere, muscular Cadet-Piola lacks charm and suppleness, but makes up for those defects with a dense, concentrated, structured style.” (88pts RP)
317
Chateau Clos de Prince 2000
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $400 - 600
“A so-called garage wine from St.-Emilion, this debut vintage offers elegance and finesse in addition to loads of fruit, glycerin, and toasty wood. This big fruit bomb should become more defined with aging.” (88- 90pts RP)
318
Chateau Clos de Prince 2000
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $400 - 600 319
Chateau Clos Margalaine 2003
Margaux
1 dozen bottles owc $280 - 400
“Fresh and fruity, with blackberry and cherry character. Medium body, fine tannins. Slightly hollow, but very good. Just short of 89-91. JS” (85- 88pts WS)
320
Chateau Franc Maillet 2003
Pomerol
1 dozen bottles owc $280 - 400
“...this medium-bodied, low acid 2003 possesses a dark ruby/purple color, sweet aromas of black fruits, resin, and toasty new oak, and plenty of tannin. As it sits in the glass, mineral and new oak notes also emerge. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring, and drink it over the next decade.” (87-90pts RP)
321
Chateau Guillot 2000
Pomerol
1 dozen bottles owc $380 - 500
“Enticing aromas of blackberries and cherries, with a hint of chocolate. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a long finish. -JS” (89 pts WS)
322
Chateau Guillot 2000
Pomerol
1 dozen bottles owc $380 - 500 323
Chateau Lucia 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $450 - 600
“The well-made, deep ruby/purple-tinged 2003 reveals plenty of toasty oak in addition to ripe black cherry fruit, and a fleshy attack, but moderately high tannin and a narrow texture emerge in the finish. This elegant effort is best consumed during its first decade of life.” (89pts RP)
324
Chateau Milens 2000
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $450 - 600
“The most impressive Milens to date, the opaque ruby/purple-colored 2000 exhibits deep, chewy, black cherry and currant fruit intermixed with spicy new oak, tar, and a hint of cocoa. Impressively-textured, pure, and medium to full-bodied, with low acidity and moderate tannin, it will be at its finest between 2006-2018.” (89pts RP)
325
Chateau Poujeaux 2003
Moulis Cru Bourgeois
2 dozen half-bottles owc $320 - 500
“A forward, peppery, black currant-scented perfume emerges from this deep ruby/purple-tinged 2003. With good ripeness, moderate tannin, soft acidity, and a precocious, forward style, it can be enjoyed over the next 10-12 years.” (88pts RP)
326
Chateau Sanctus 2003
St. Emilion Grand Cru
1 dozen bottles owc $320 - 500
“Dark-colored and rich, with berry, tabacco and black licorice character. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Slightly hollow midpalate, but should be of outstanding quality.” (89-91pts WS)
327
Chateau Vrai Canon Bouché 2003
Canon-Fronsac
1 dozen bottles owc $180 - 250
“An inky/ruby/purple color accompanies aromas of violets, blueberries, and crushed stones. Powerful, rich, and generous, this sleeper of the vintage should be at its finest between 2006-2014.” (88-90pts RP)