VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN 2000 Stock: 9346 "The dense ruby/purple-colored, tight 2000 gradually reveals notes of oak, tapenade, blackberries, spice box, licorice, and vanilla. Deep, medium to full-bodied, and powerful, with superb purity, low acidity, and high tannin, this backward, concentrated Vieux Chateau Certan falls just short of rivaling the sensational 1998. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030. 95 points Robert Parker "A divine chocolate, minerally nose. Lovely balance with wonderful sophistication. Delicate and smooth velvety tannins. A sweet finish. Top-class 2000. Looking very impressive when tasted en primeur with a minerally nose and smooth velvety tannins. A top- class 2000. Then in May 2005, a wine that is just getting into its stride. A really stunning nose with fabulous definition. Minerally, blackberry leaf and a touch of brine. Very backward and primal. The palate has wonderful and balance and fine acidity. Streamlined, symmetrical, focused. Judicious amount of well-integrated new oak allows this to shine with a divine crisp finish. Brilliant." 95-96 points Neal Martin n/a