2000 Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac (scuffed label)

SKU #1334344 96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

I find this to be a spectacular Pichon Lalande. Dense purple in color, with loads of coffee, mocha, crème de cassis, and chocolate notes, this is a somewhat unusual blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and a whooping 10% Petit Verdot, with a little bit of Cabernet Franc. The Petit Verdot certainly gives the wine more of a tapenade, floral note, which I think can be interpreted by some as herbal. (RP) (6/2010)

96 points Wine Enthusiast

Madame de Lencquesaing’s estate has produced a stunner in 2000. The perfumes, delicate and sensuous, give it class, style and make it very memorable. It is delicious now, but there are tannins there, and deep, intense fruit flavors, waiting to develop slowly and surely. (RV) (6/2003)

95 points Wine Spectator

Classic character. Intense aromas of currant and minerals follow through to full-bodied palate, with loads of velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Some people find this herbaceous, but it reminds me of a currant bush more than something green. This character is due to a higher percent of Petit Verdot than normal. Muscular Pichon. (JS) (3/2003)

94 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Good full medium ruby. Rather wild aromas of plum, black raspberry, lead pencil, tobacco, minerals and roasted game. Sweet, thick and complex, with very ripe, mellow flavors of black raspberry, truffle, roasted herbs, espresso and tobacco. (ST) (5/2003)

93 points James Suckling

Lot of currants and berries with a slightly stewed-fruit character. It’s full and round with soft tannins and a fruity finish. Needs to be decanted an hour or two before serving. Succulent wine. (7/2013)

92 points Wine & Spirits

No tasting note given. (12/2003)

Decanter

Fine, youthful fragrance, lots of crushed black fruits. Lots of purity and ripeness, almost succulent fruit, then classic, firm tannins, great length, class and balance. Drink from 2010. 18/20 points. (JR) (11/2010)