Clos du Marquis 2000

Chris Kissack, Winedoctor 92/100 (2020) – "From the Delon vineyards just inland of the Léoville vineyards, this is showing nicely now with two decades under its belt. In the glass it displays a dusty claret oxblood rim, wrapped around a dark core. From the get-go the nose offers up a blast of blackcurrants, but with some time in the decanter it reveals a more mature character, with threads of roasted currant and more evolved, leathery fruits, with a touch of green peppercorn and mint. Cool and fresh, with a dry tannic backbone underpinning the substance of the fruit, it feels quite typical of the vintage, although it is at its best if served appropriately cellar-cool; as it warms in the glass there are more evident roasted notes which feel a little more atypical. Quite dry, savoury, a touch astringent even, grained, charming but a little rustic in style. Possibly on the plateau, so best for drinking now, although there is no urgency. From a 2000 Bordeaux at Twenty Years tasting."