title: Malesan 2000 Rouge  (Bordeaux)
description: Despite coming from a universally hailed vintage, this generic Bordeaux is still weedy, herbal and lean. But it also has decent cassis and cherry fruit, some tasty vanilla and cinnamon notes from oak aging, and a tart, dry finish. It's light, but it hasn't been dumbed down for the mass market.
variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
designation: Rouge