2000 D'Agassac and Malmaison - Head to head deathmatch!

It’s been a long couple days at work so I needed to crack a few decent bottles. I pulled out a few QPRs from 2000 Bdx.

2000 Chateau D’Agassac - Deep color, floral blackberry nose with a little hit of oak. But not overpowering. Mocha and cassis aromas come out with a little bit of air. It is midweight and elegant on the palate with juicy fruit, some nice acid and just a hint of tannin. This is evolving nicely and showing well tonight. I’ll save my other bottles for 3-5 years.

2000 Chateau Malmaison - Deeper color than the D’Agassac. Jammier nose, plum, mocha, smoke, and licorice. Rich palate, kind of a fruit bomb, acid is late coming, could use a little more. Seems like not much tannin left. Drink up?

Right now the D’Agassac is winning!

I think I got these for $20 or so on release. Not bad!

Some cedar and spices are coming out of the D’Agassac. Not too shabby

I EARNED this!

Yes I agree on the Malmaison. My very last bottle seemed to be losing some punch and drive. I have several 05s which I hope drink as well young.

I have one or two more i think. Will drink them soon.