2005 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Vaucrains The 2000 Essence de Dourthe

The 2000 Essence de Dourthe Bordeaux 750 ml is from the Bordeaux region of France

dry summer

The wine itself is as alluring as the image of Marilyn that graces the label

owners of the neighboring Château Carbonnieux

which should give you an idea of its quality and value

2005 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Vaucrains The 2000 Essence de DourtheShafer Vineyards, from the Stags Leap district of Napa Valley, began in 1972 when John Shafer left his 23 year publishing career to start a new family venture in wine. With the help of his son, Doug, they replanted all the existing vines in the first years of business and, in 1978, crushed their first lot of cabernet grapes. Since their first release, Shafer wines have impressed enthusiasts and critics alike. They have received several perfect scores