Bordeaux 2000 Vintage

[winecollector]

Just a heads up guys. One of the members of our Wednesday night tastings recently returned from Bordeaux, and tells us that everyone over there is very excited about the 2000 vintage. He reports that the year started out very cool and wet till at least the end of either June or July, like 50 degree temperatures, and then ended up extremely hot and dry, 100 degree temps. for the remaining growing season. The Cabernet grapes really thrived in the exceptionally hot weather, and the vines produced small, concentrated and overly ripe berries. Also, everyone completed their harvest before the rains came in October. They are saying it will be the best vintage in ten years, across the board, for the big guns, as well as for the lower classifications. The 2000 vintage should provide us with some very approachable wine while young, and yet have the backbone to age and last as well. I know I am looking forward to it. Start saving now guys!