Were it not for the massive character of this wine it would be considered a typical silky Margaux. The good news is that it becomes silkier with age. A beautiful, deep ruby-violet color, it has a structured nose of red fruits, pain grillé, vanilla and oak. On the palate, the wine is full, round and almost silky with a strong structure and long finish. This is an elegant wine that will keep for 15 years (2000 Vintage).

The vineyard, about 23 acres in size, with sand, gravel, and larger stones for soil, is planted to 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot. After hand harvesting, the grapes are sorted and de-stalked before traditional fermentation in stainless thermo-regulated tanks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine spends 18 months in oak barrels, one-third of which are new.