Chateau L'Arrosee, Saint-Emilion, 2000 SPAINCOUNT0528 aromatic Nebbiolo that ages beautifully

aromatic Nebbiolo that ages beautifully but shows a graceful

giving it the kind of scaffolding that promises a long evolution

Expect sweet herbal notes of marjoram and mint with underpinning blackcurrant and cedar

This is Haut-Brion for purists—less opulent than recent warm vintages

ferments with native yeast and ages for years in old foudres

Chateau L'Arrosee, Saint-Emilion, 2000 SPAINCOUNT0528 aromatic Nebbiolo that ages beautifullyGrand Cru Class Saint Emilion from an estate first documented in 1868 under Pierre Magne, a minister to Napoleon III. The name means "the watered one"an underground spring feeds the property. Franois Rodhain modernized and began estate bottling in 1957. The vineyard sits on the southern slopes near Chteau Ausone: clay and silica limestone with excellent southern exposure. 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Note: In 2013, L'Arrose