Earle Wines: CHÂTEAU COLOMBIER MONPELOU 2000

PAUILLAC
Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

In the official wine classification of 1855 Château Colombier-Monpelou, by some quirk of fate, was left out. That particular sin of omission did not deter the present owner, Bernard Jugla, from acquiring the property thirty years ago, since when he has brought his considerable knowledge and skill to constantly improving the quality of this wonderful wine.

The Château shares the Pauillac landscape with some impressive neighbours – Lafite-Rothschild & Mouton-Rothschild; who have recently aquired the 25 hectare estate, Grand Puy Ducasse and Pedesclaux - and if that is not recommendation enough, then the fact that Monsieur Jugla is President of the Paulliac producers should be. He is greatly respected by his peers and his wine-making skills ensure full-bodied, opulent wines with a rich and intense colour, ideal for laying down and keeping as they are best drunk at full maturity.

The 2000 vintage is hailed as a “grande année” for the wine producers of Bordeaux and is drinking well now.

Cru Bourgeois de Paulliac Château Colombier Monpelou 2000 @ £17.95 per btl (£20.64 inc VAT)

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