000 vines/ha)

(from a mix of vines that average 60+ years of age

offering alluringly sweet blueberry and cherry preserve flavors along with hints of licorice and candied flowers

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

Cantenac Brown Size:6x1.5L 000 vines/ha)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