Chateau Caronne Ste Gemme 2000

Chateau Caronne Ste Gemme (Haut Médoc) 2000: Good, deep colour. Not giving away much on the nose after first, but after a long time in the glass it reveals some roasted fruit notes. The palate behaves in a similar manner, initially all structure and no fruit or texture. With time, however, it fills out to develop a full, fleshy texture, although the fruit remains hidden behind the tannin and acidity. Closed at present. I recommend this not for drinking now, but for three or four years in the cellar - after which I think it will be really singing. And it is a bargain price for the vintage. 16.5+/20 (21/11/03)