2000 Clos du Jaugueyron Margaux Margaux Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2000 Clos du Jaugueyron  (Margaux) 90 Coffee, boysenberry, licorice and truffle scents, masculine, tannic, full bodied, with a touch of olive in the crème de cassis finish. This is not quite as much fun to drink as previous bottles. It's a little bit more stern and tannic. I’m going to drink my few remaining bottles over the next few years. Coffee, boysenberry, licorice and truffle scents, masculine, tannic, full bodied, with a touch of olive in the crème de cassis finish. This is not quite as much fun to drink as previous bottles. It's a little bit more stern and tannic. I’m going to drink my few remaining bottles over the next few years. 3,392 Views   Tasted May 14, 2014  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to From a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot plus equal parts Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, most of the vines that produce this small 110 case production wine are said to be pre-phylloxera! These old vines situated near Chateau Palmer are some of the oldest vines in Bordeaux! With aromas of flowers, cassis, earth, tobacco and spice, this soft textured, medium/full bodied, refined wine is already showing well. Elegant in style, with some tannin remaining, this should evolve for at least another 15-20 years. The wine ends with soft, sweet black cherry and kirsch filled finish. From a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot plus equal parts Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, most of the vines that produce this small 110 case production wine are said to be pre-phylloxera! These old vines situated near Chateau Palmer are some of the oldest vines in Bordeaux! With aromas of flowers, cassis, earth, tobacco and spice, this soft textured, medium/full bodied, refined wine is already showing well. Elegant in style, with some tannin remaining, this should evolve for at least another 15-20 years. The wine ends with soft, sweet black cherry and kirsch filled finish. 2,347 Views   Tasted Jul 26, 2011

When to Drink Clos du Jaugueyron, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Clos du Jaugueyron needs some time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Clos du Jaugueyron is usually better with at least 6-9 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Clos du Jaugueyron offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 6-14 years of age after the vintage.

Serving and Decanting Clos du Jaugueyron with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Clos du Jaugueyron is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Clos du Jaugueyron is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Clos du Jaugueyron is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.