I've just discovered Haut Bages Monpelou 2000 this weekend at the Sampler in Islington, London. (Yes the image above is the 2006, but I can't find a pic of the 2000)
Online it's under £24, although in the shop I'm sure I paid about £26.
It's the second wine of 5th growth Chateau Batailley, which is a superbly reliable outfit.
That minor price quibble aside, it's a cracker for the money paid.
2000 as we all know was a stunning year in Bordeaux. I haven't seen many other wines this good at this price.
Aged nicely, it has the feel of an older wine, perhaps a 1990's.
A hint of mustiness is wonderfully controlled by the fruit and the finish just keeps going.
I've shared £50 Pauillac bottles that this compares with very well indeed.
For the price and the year, it's a real gem. I'll be getting some more of this in while I can given that it's very hard to find online.
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