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2000 Chateau Margaux

Grand Vin

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Medoc  / AOC Margaux

$1,295
JD 100
RP 99
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GRAND CRU CLASSÉS EN 1855, Premier Cru

2000 Château Margaux, Margaux, France

Tasting Notes

The 2000 vintage of Château Margaux is a benchmark expression of this First Growth estate, capturing the balance of power and grace that defines Margaux’s finest wines. Aromas of blackcurrant, violet, graphite, and cedar unfold in the glass, followed by a layered palate of ripe dark berries, cassis, and subtle hints of tobacco and leather. The finish is remarkably long, polished, and seamless, reflecting two decades of elegant maturation. Decanting is recommended to reveal its full aromatic complexity.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Crafted from a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, the 2000 Château Margaux was vinified using traditional methods and aged for over two years in new French oak barrels—a rare but intentional choice for exceptional vintages. The estate's gravelly soils and the warm, dry summer of 2000 produced grapes of remarkable concentration, surpassing the benchmarks set by legendary vintages like 1986 and 1995.

Investment & Collectibility

This vintage has earned acclaim as one of Château Margaux’s greatest, with its remarkable aging potential and finesse making it a highly sought-after addition to any fine wine collection. Its performance at auction and rarity on the secondary market further enhance its appeal for collectors and investors alike. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The 2000 growing season was defined by warm, dry weather through the summer, ideal for grape concentration and ripening. Harvest began on September 25th. The wine’s structure and aromatic complexity have been praised by critics as surpassing the heights of even the esteemed 1990 and 1996 vintages.

Explore Related Collections

Winery Notes

The grapes had rarely, perhaps never, been as concentrated, particularly the Cabernets. In certain cases we surpassed the already historic levels of the 1986 and 1995 vintages with an elegance and softness on the palate, reminiscent also of the 1990 and 1996 vintages. It seemed, in fact, that 2000 was setting a new benchmark in quality never before attained, at least in terms of style. Throughout the barrel ageing, these first impressions were gradually confirmed. The wine has now acquired a slightly tighter texture and at the same time keeps such a soft and especially long finish that it seems to go on forever… The bottling took place in November 2002, after over 2 years of barrel ageing. Such a long ageing is unusual but not as rare as one might think: most of the greatest vintages are aged for that length of time. Putting our patience to the test, it is better to wait a few years before opening it, unless you decant it several hours in advance. A wine built for eternity.

Climate
April and May were warm and rainy, an early encouragement to downy mildew which was halted by the very dry summer. The absence of rain in August and at the beginning of September was very beneficial for the ripening process and the concentration in the grapes. A few light showers at the beginning of the harvest could not spoil this dream vintage. (The picking began on 25th September).

JD 100

Jeb Dunnuck

Tasted from magnum, the 2000 Château Margaux is a prodigious, flawless wine that shows the elegance and seductive hallmark of the estate paired with incredible density, depth, and richness. Its still-ruby/purple color is followed by sensational notes of crème de cassis, spring flowers, lead pencil, and sandalwood that develop beautifully with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, opulent, and seamless, with a multi-dimensional, layered texture, it has a massive mid-palate, sweet tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. It’s drinking brilliantly today, and there’s certainly no need to delay gratification, but it’s going to continue evolving for another 3-4 decades. Bordeaux (or red wine, for that matter) doesn’t get any better. The 2000 is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot brought up new barrels. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, Issue date: March, 2019. Drinking window: n/a.
RP 99

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Tasted blind, the 2000 Chateau Margaux was a reminder of the peaks that the millennial vintage could reach. Noticeably deep in color, the bouquet rivets you to the seat with copious red berry fruit, clove and truffle, hints of cedar emerging with time. As the aromatics open and aerate, the fruit profile seems to darken and manifests blackcurrants and bilberries. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin. There is immense depth and symmetry conveyed by this First Growth, quite masculine for the estate with a gentle but insistent grip. It is a brilliant wine that flirts with perfection. Afford it another 3-4 years if you can, because it will last decades. Tasted November 2016. Reviewed by Neal Martin, Issue date: February, 2017. Drinking window: 2020 - 2060.

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To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
JD 100

Jeb Dunnuck

Tasted from magnum, the 2000 Château Margaux is a prodigious, flawless wine that shows the elegance and seductive hallmark of the estate paired with incredible density, depth, and richness. Its still-ruby/purple color is followed by sensational notes of crème de cassis, spring flowers, lead pencil, and sandalwood that develop beautifully with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, opulent, and seamless, with a multi-dimensional, layered texture, it has a massive mid-palate, sweet tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. It’s drinking brilliantly today, and there’s certainly no need to delay gratification, but it’s going to continue evolving for another 3-4 decades. Bordeaux (or red wine, for that matter) doesn’t get any better. The 2000 is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot brought up new barrels. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, Issue date: March, 2019. Drinking window: n/a.
RP 99

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Tasted blind, the 2000 Chateau Margaux was a reminder of the peaks that the millennial vintage could reach. Noticeably deep in color, the bouquet rivets you to the seat with copious red berry fruit, clove and truffle, hints of cedar emerging with time. As the aromatics open and aerate, the fruit profile seems to darken and manifests blackcurrants and bilberries. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin. There is immense depth and symmetry conveyed by this First Growth, quite masculine for the estate with a gentle but insistent grip. It is a brilliant wine that flirts with perfection. Afford it another 3-4 years if you can, because it will last decades. Tasted November 2016. Reviewed by Neal Martin, Issue date: February, 2017. Drinking window: 2020 - 2060.

2000 Château Margaux, Margaux, France

Tasting Notes

The 2000 vintage of Château Margaux is a benchmark expression of this First Growth estate, capturing the balance of power and grace that defines Margaux’s finest wines. Aromas of blackcurrant, violet, graphite, and cedar unfold in the glass, followed by a layered palate of ripe dark berries, cassis, and subtle hints of tobacco and leather. The finish is remarkably long, polished, and seamless, reflecting two decades of elegant maturation. Decanting is recommended to reveal its full aromatic complexity.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Crafted from a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, the 2000 Château Margaux was vinified using traditional methods and aged for over two years in new French oak barrels—a rare but intentional choice for exceptional vintages. The estate's gravelly soils and the warm, dry summer of 2000 produced grapes of remarkable concentration, surpassing the benchmarks set by legendary vintages like 1986 and 1995.

Investment & Collectibility

This vintage has earned acclaim as one of Château Margaux’s greatest, with its remarkable aging potential and finesse making it a highly sought-after addition to any fine wine collection. Its performance at auction and rarity on the secondary market further enhance its appeal for collectors and investors alike. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The 2000 growing season was defined by warm, dry weather through the summer, ideal for grape concentration and ripening. Harvest began on September 25th. The wine’s structure and aromatic complexity have been praised by critics as surpassing the heights of even the esteemed 1990 and 1996 vintages.

Explore Related Collections

Winery Notes

The grapes had rarely, perhaps never, been as concentrated, particularly the Cabernets. In certain cases we surpassed the already historic levels of the 1986 and 1995 vintages with an elegance and softness on the palate, reminiscent also of the 1990 and 1996 vintages. It seemed, in fact, that 2000 was setting a new benchmark in quality never before attained, at least in terms of style. Throughout the barrel ageing, these first impressions were gradually confirmed. The wine has now acquired a slightly tighter texture and at the same time keeps such a soft and especially long finish that it seems to go on forever… The bottling took place in November 2002, after over 2 years of barrel ageing. Such a long ageing is unusual but not as rare as one might think: most of the greatest vintages are aged for that length of time. Putting our patience to the test, it is better to wait a few years before opening it, unless you decant it several hours in advance. A wine built for eternity.

Climate
April and May were warm and rainy, an early encouragement to downy mildew which was halted by the very dry summer. The absence of rain in August and at the beginning of September was very beneficial for the ripening process and the concentration in the grapes. A few light showers at the beginning of the harvest could not spoil this dream vintage. (The picking began on 25th September).

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