Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate:  Rated as An  "Wow, this wine has really come on strong. A brilliant effort, it boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a gorgeously sweet nose (make that explosive nose) of blackberries and creme de cassis intermixed with minerals, smoke, and earth. The 2000 is opulent, full-bodied, and much more accessible than either of its two Leoville siblings, Leoville Las Cases or Leoville Barton, with low acidity, sweet tannin, and a layered, sumptuous finish. It continues to improve dramatically and looks to be a great success, rivaling the brilliant 1996 and 1990. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2030."  Apr 2003

Robert Parker, Jr. on the 2000 vintage in Bordeaux:  "Retasting the 2000 vintage three to four months before bottling provided overwhelming evidence that this is the greatest vintage Bordeaux has ever produced. Remarkably consistent from top to bottom, there has never before been a year where so many exceptional wines were produced." Feb 2002

Size:  750ml
Varietal: Bordeaux blend
Alcohol:  13.0%
Region:  Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France