If you're mining the depths of unclassified '00 Bordeaux hunting for bargains, Fleur Bouqueyran out of the Moulis area qualifies. Very good concentration and balance, with signature '00 fine grained tannin structure. Solid fruit profile too, with familiar Bordeaux mineral accents. Good now, it seems capable of improving with 5+ years (or more). At $18.99 (Wine Club San Francisco), it's a good QPR offering from an otherwise excellent vintage (and I've probably sampled a few dozen offerings by now). 91 points (IMHO).
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