2000 Chateau Grand_Pontet

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This was my very last bottle (and officially my first orphan...I did not know I had any more of these). Brings back a few memories as this was one of the very first wines that got me more serious into wines. And it was a tough day,...kinda like the day I had when I first pulled the cork on one of these...frankly worse but that is only by levels. so yes I deserved this one too last night.

I love this wine. Not because it is the greatest wine, but on top of what I said above, it was a reasonably priced bottle from a great year. These are wonderful attributes to be had these days. And it is a decent bottle. Nose is still very atractive, bordeaux in nature, berries, fruit, tobacco, smoke, hint of graphite, and not overwhelming. On the palate, more blue and black fruits, earthiness, tobacco, more movement towards leather and other tertiary flavors but only starting. Medium plus body good smothness as it has shed more of its tannins, lovely structure. This is in a great place right now and I would drink them all if I had any left.

Nice little walk down memory lane.
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