Chateau Balestard La Tonnelle 2000

WINE SPECTATOR: "Gorgeous aromas of raspberry sauce, with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with a dense fruit and silky tannin structure. This is always a winner in top years. And it's overlooked. Best after 2008. 3,750 cases made, 200 cases imported."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Fully mature, this is probably going to fade from here, so if you want to catch the licorice stained, cherries, juicy plums, thyme and round textured, sweet, fruit, filled finish, if you have a bottle, pop a cork sooner than later."