2001
Margaux , AOP - Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOC)
2001 Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé Margaux AOC, Château Margaux
The 2001 Chateau Margaux continues to evolve in impressive fashion. The nose feels sensual, veering towards red rather than black fruit, with disarming purity and perhaps showing more floral/violet character than the 1999. Both display tremendous precision and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, edgy and tensile with crisp acidity, so fresh and vital in the mouth. Tasted next to the 1996 Château Margaux, it is clear to see that the 2001 is several steps behind, yet the way it fans out with such confidence and brio on the finish assures that this has a prosperous future.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
The 2001 Chateau Margaux continues to evolve in impressive fashion. The nose feels sensual, veering towards red rather than black fruit, with disarming purity and perhaps showing more floral/violet character than the 1999. Both display tremendous precision and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, edgy and tensile with crisp acidity, so fresh and vital in the mouth. Tasted next to the 1996 Château Margaux, it is clear to see that the 2001 is several steps behind, yet the way it fans out with such confidence and brio on the finish assures that this has a prosperous future. Tasted May 2016
Category | Wine |
Color | red |
Taste | Secco |
Vintage | 2001 |
Grape variety | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
Bottle size | 0,75 l |
Bottle cap | Natural cork |
Quality level | AOP - Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOC) |
Place of cultivation | Margaux |
Origin | Bordeaux (FR) |
Alcohol content | 13% vol |
Contains sulfites | Yes |
Contains sulfites | Yes |
jancisRobinson 18
reneGabriel 18
robertParker 94
wineSpectator 95
vinous 93
wineEnthusiast 97