2000 Chateau Boyd Cantenac

Created in 1754 by Jacques BOYD, of Irish origin, the estate was purchased by John Lewis BROWN in 1806, who was related to the Boyd family by marriage. Since the wines from BOYD-CANTENAC had been recognised and traded for a century, in 1855 the Château was classified Third Growth, in the Grand Cru classification of the Bordeaux wines.
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Tasting Note: Probably the finest Boyd-Cantenac I have tasted in decades, the 2000 offers an opaque ruby/purple color in addition to a moderately intense bouquet of underbrush, cassis, earth, and oak. The wine is moderately tannic, but the tannin is sweet and well-integrated. This is a medium to full-bodied, substantial effort with good cellaring potential. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. 89 points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003) eRobertParker.comcolor>