Château Ausone--Vintage 2000 Very deep, velvety, intense: glorious fruit and spice; very good indeed, the oak giving the wine a distinct taste of cloves, good length. A superb Ausone (*****) Long Life. MB, Vintage Wine In two six-bottle original wooden cases(12) Château Cheval Blanc--Vintage 2000 "This closed, backward blend of 53 Merlot and 47 Cabernet Franc boasts a saturated purple color along with a reticent but striking bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, truffles, and mocha. In spite of its tightness, aeration reveals scents of licorice, menthol, and saddle leather. Opulent and full-bodied, with low acidity, sweet tannin, and a 60-second finish, it is unquestionably as profound as the 1990 and 1982. I still believe the 2000 has the potential to be the most compelling Cheval Blanc since the mythical 1947 and 1949, but patience is required. It should merit a three digit score in 7-10 years, but it is closed at present. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003) In original wooden case(12) Château Pétrus--Vintage 2000 " A magical effort from Pétrus, the 2000 has continued to gain weight and stature. From the bottle, it is a perfect wine, much like the 1998. The color is inky plum/purple to the rim and the nose, which starts slowly, begins to roar after several minutes, offering up scents of smoke, blackberries, cherries, licorice, and an unmistakable truffle underbrush element. On the palate, this enormous effort is reminiscent of dry vintage port, with fabulous ripeness, a huge, unctuous texture, enormous body, and a colossal 65-second finish... Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003) In two six-bottle original wooden cases(12) Château Trotanoy--Vintage 2000 "Ver deep, opaque core, intense; rich blackberry and ceder nose of considerable depth; sweet, chewy fruit. As magnificent as expected. At the J-P Moueix offices in Libourne, June 2001 (*****) In two six-bottle original wooden cases(12)