Parker 94 Punkte
A beautiful wine from Branaire, the 2000 is close to full maturity, and should offer plenty of pleasure over the next 15-20 years. Its deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by scents of boysenberries, black currants, and spring flowers. This medium to full-bodied, pure St.-Julien hits the palate with authority, displaying silky tannins as well as wonderful richness, depth, and texture
WineSpectator 92 Punkte
This is lovely, with pretty berry, floral and currant aromas. Full-bodied, with silky and caressing tannins and a delicious, fruity finish. Harmonious and enjoyable. Best after 2009. 15,000 cases made.
WW 18
Sehr dunkles Granat-Lila. Satt in der Mitte, feiner Rand außen. Delikates, nach Edelhölzern duftendes Bouquet, Backpflaumen, Zedern, Havannatabak, weniger direkte Frucht als bei den Pauillacs, sehr tiefgründig, Trüffelschimmer. Sattes, dichtes Extrakt, reife Tannine, sanft trockene Spuren, nußige Töne, wiederum viel Edelholznoten, Rasse zeigend, auch eine gewisse Schärfe in den Gerbstoffen, wie bei allen großen St-Juliens auch hier eher kernig-körnige Tannine.