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2000 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf

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2000 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

The esteemed 2000 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf encapsulates the brilliance of the Bordeaux millennium vintage. This year was extolled for its near-perfect climatic conditions in Saint-Emilion—a moderated summer blessed the vines with ample sunshine and an untroubled ripening period. My foray into this particular vintage reveals a decade-spanning narrative that marries the richness of tradition with the splendour of modern viticultural triumphs.

 

The Quintessence of Terroir and Time

Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf's unique position on the Saint-Emilion limestone plateau and its south-facing slopes impart a terroir-driven complexity to the 2000 vintage. An expressive dialogue between earth and vine is palpable in every glass. With years of anticipated maturation, this stellar vintage has evolved, showcasing an intricate lacework of flavours.

 

Investment-worthy Elegance

The 2000 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf is a quintessential investment-grade bottle for connoisseurs seeking to expand their portfolios with Bordeaux stars. The wine professes a regal structure with a balance that commands one's utmost attention: ripe blackberries and cherries aligned with undercurrents of truffle and tobacco deliver an impeccable sipping sojourn.

The magnificent fusion of sun-drenched fruits and polished tannins complements the whisper of oak influence—an ode to winemaking finesse. Its impressive longevity marks it as a considerable addition for those investors seeking wines with both speculative potential and profound drinking pleasure.

 

Summarizing Sippable Splendour

To draw breath over a glass of 2000 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf is to partake in an aromatic ballet—a dance of ripe fruit characters intertwined with seasoned wood notes, all choreographed by the deft hands of time and terroir. As this cherished elixir from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf continues to unfurl its layers with each passing year, so does its standing among Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking to adorn their cellars with superb vintage treasures. Whether pursued for pleasure or portfolio building, you will find the 2000 vintage to be a virtuosic display of Saint-Emilion’s enduring legacy and investment appeal.

Current market price

$7,470.00

12x75cl

Highest score

98

POP score

248.89

Scores and tasting notes

98

My all-time favorite vintage of Tertre-Roteboeuf, the 2000 should age much more consistently than the rather irregular 1990 or the top-notch 1989. The 2005 should give it a run for its money down the road, but at present, this wine is performing fabulously well. It boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with notes of kirsch liqueur and licorice. This St.-Emilion could pass for a great Chateauneuf du Pape or top-notch Musigny, although it has more power and depth than a burgundy, and none of the peppery/garrigue characteristics of a Rhone. Nevertheless, there is a sweet character from the high glycerin level as I suspect the alcohol content exceeds 14%. Velvety textured and full-bodied, but surprisingly youthful, this stunningly rich wine can be drunk now, but promises to last another two decades.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2010

Vintage performance