2000 Roland La Garde Grand Vin (Cotes de Blaye): "This super cuvee created from Proprietor Bruno Martin’s best barrels and best vineyard sites is a massive, dark-colored, hugely fruited powerhouse of a red Bordeaux with a knock-out nose of blueberry and black raspberry/cassis fruit intertwined with minerals, and subtle toasty new oak. Impressive now and built to last this is Bruno’s third great vintage in a row and probably his greatest wine yet." 92 Points - B-21 Wine Company.
“From ancient vineyards in Blaye, Roland La Garde GV and has begun to show signs of a beautiful maturity; the varietals fusing, harmonizing and surrendering their individuality to the greater good of the whole, resulting in a “mellowness” (a term often misused and being potentially corny, but I stand by it here) and roasted character that is all Merlot goodness along with black cherry and some earth tones. It is a wine that could be served to anyone, it has fanned out and shed tannins and acidity and shows grace and refinement.” 91 Points, Rhett Beiletti (Feb 2011) | 
