(50% whole clusters)

It is one of the finest Chardonnays I have tasted from Rhys

Many are quick to dismiss it given the difficulties of the growing season that saw abundant rain

there is good underlying material and my predicted range accords the benefit of the doubt that more will be forthcoming

(91-93)/2028+

Cantenac Brown Size:6x1.5L (50% whole clusters)The 2000 Cantenac Brown is a vintage that I last tasted just after bottling. It has a rather splendid bouquet that has matured beautifully with raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, dark chocolate and hints of rose petal, a touch of liquorice developing with aeration. The palate is perhaps showing its age a bit more with ferrous red fruit, grainy texture and a little sharpness towards the finish. But this is a typical, quite delicious mature Margaux