
91POINTS
16¾/20







Archipel 2000
Sonoma County, California, United StatesAn intricate blend of Sonoma (83) and Napa (17) fruit mixing 69/23/8 of cabernet sauvignon/merlot and cabernet franc. Spicy clove, peppery, blackberry jam, with mineral, sweaty leather and tobacco aromas. Rich round and supple with a big cassis jam flavours mixed with licorice vanilla, peppery tobacco a touch of blackberry jam. Smooth and balanced with fine intensity. Should improve for several years.Tasted: 08 April 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $74.95 | 750ml |