Chateau Margaux 2000 jensens-gin Villafranchian terrases

Villafranchian terrases

Deep dark colour

Blends the deeply concentrated plum flavors of the country's signature variety-Malbec - with small portions of Syrah and Bonarda to add dark cherry and blackberry flavors

Eight months of maturation in steel tanks and two months in glass complete the refinement

Pombeiras means 'pigeons'

Chateau Margaux 2000 jensens-gin Villafranchian terrasesWe were unaware at that time that we were harvesting one of the greatest vintages of the late 20th century. The grapes had rarely, perhaps never, been as concentrated, particularly the Cabernets. In certain cases we surpassed the already historic levels of the 1986 and 1995 vintages, with an elegance and softness on the palate, reminiscent also of the 1990 and 1996 vintages. It seemed in fact that 2000 was setting a new benchmark in quality, never