2000 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose (St Julien)

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After partying at Mikes' new digs and opening the 1st of 3 bottles there(will post in cab thread) we ,BRW, Mikey and Moi, adjurned to my jernt and this was the 1st on the agenda. The additional time in the cellar has softened the silky tannins but still has adequate to carry it the 2-4 to full maturity. Seductive nose neat entry, silid center and a 4 lapper finish. Great juice that makes you look like you knew what you were doing when you ordered this sucker. Next on the agenda was the impressive Haut Medoc Ch. Sociando-Mallet 2000. Earthy, leathery aromas, blackberries, and red plummy hit the schnozz along with a cocoa/choco-latte note that came over on the tongue. With 30% Merlot and 10% Cab Franc supporting the 60% Cabernet this could easily be mistaken for a Medoc classified growth. This is the best wine I've experienced from this property. Was part of my futures order. 24.99 WW