Margaux 2001

Margaux, First Growth

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Tasting Notes
Mid ruby. Great depth and richness and complexity - and yet this manages to be racy and delicate too. Real lift and freshness - thoroughbred stuff. The hedonistic fruit cunningly disguises what is still a heavy charge of tannin. Great persistence. A haunting wine. Score: 18 - 19 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2035 27 March 2012
Lovely wine but lighter than the other grands vins in this line-up. Strongly cassis and fruity on the nose. Well knit, very integrated nose, Lovely lift and gouleyant. Racy, very elegant, great finesse and silkiness. Absolutely perfect Margaux, relative lightweight. Great delicacy. Such lift. Mineral streak. Score: 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2009-2020 11 April 2008
Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index’s 10-Year On horizontal. This has a classic pencil-lead, Pauillac bouquet with fine delineation and lift, nothing ambitious, no frills but superb focus. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and mineralite, black fruits intertwined with graphite and a touch of cedar. Conservative but very well crafted and full of breeding. Tasted March 2011. Score: 95 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2011
Performing well from bottle, Chateau Margaux’s 2001, which is somewhat reminiscent of both the 1985 and 1999, is an elegant, seamlessly constructed effort with a deep ruby/purple color, and a beautiful nose of flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, and cedar. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, this forward, opulent beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years. This is one of the most elegant wines of the vintage. Score: 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2004-2024 30 June 2004
Similar to the 1999, this blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc is the result of a draconian selection (only 35% of the crop made it into the grand vin). Sweet cassis, licorice, and subtle wood notes waft easily from this medium-bodied, elegant, charming, seductive Chateau Margaux. It is beautifully balanced and will be delicious young. Score: 91 - 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2005-2020 01 April 2003
The 2001 Margaux is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based offering (the blend was 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc). It is the result of a severe selection (35% of the crop made it into the grand vin). A deep ruby color is followed by aromas of sweet cassis fruit intermixed with licorice and subtle toasty oak. This elegant, medium-weight, and stylish wine is similar to the 1999 with seemingly more concentration and tannin. It is beautifully balanced with low acidity. It will be drinkable young. Score: 91 - 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2005-2018 01 April 2002
Enticing aromas of boysenberry, cedar, espresso and roasted oak. Sweet, lush and broad in the mouth, with sappy berry and espresso flavors. This boasts the pliant texture and near-perfect balance of the vintage's best examples. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins. Like so many 2001s, this is easy to taste today but may well close down in the coming year or so. "The 2001 is a smiley wine," says Pontallier, "while the 2002, though a bit stiff today, has more power and excellent aging potential. But neither ranks among our greatest vintages." Score: 93 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2004
Subtle and very perfumed with floral, currants, minerals and berry aromas with a hint of toasted barrels. Medium- to full-bodied, with an outstandingly refined core of fruit and smoky, earthy, berry and almost meaty character. It's long and caressing. Could use a bit more fruit to be up with the other first-growths. Best after 2006. 12,500 cases made. Score: 92 James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2006+ 31 March 2004

Tasting Notes

Mid ruby. Great depth and richness and complexity - and yet this manages to be racy and delicate too. Real lift and freshness - thoroughbred stuff. The hedonistic fruit cunningly disguises what is still a heavy charge of tannin. Great persistence. A haunting wine.

Score: 18 - 19

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2035 27 March 2012

Lovely wine but lighter than the other grands vins in this line-up. Strongly cassis and fruity on the nose. Well knit, very integrated nose, Lovely lift and gouleyant. Racy, very elegant, great finesse and silkiness. Absolutely perfect Margaux, relative lightweight. Great delicacy. Such lift. Mineral streak.

Score: 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2009-2020 11 April 2008

Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index’s 10-Year On horizontal. This has a classic pencil-lead, Pauillac bouquet with fine delineation and lift, nothing ambitious, no frills but superb focus. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and mineralite, black fruits intertwined with graphite and a touch of cedar. Conservative but very well crafted and full of breeding. Tasted March 2011.

Score: 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2011

Performing well from bottle, Chateau Margaux’s 2001, which is somewhat reminiscent of both the 1985 and 1999, is an elegant, seamlessly constructed effort with a deep ruby/purple color, and a beautiful nose of flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, and cedar. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, this forward, opulent beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years. This is one of the most elegant wines of the vintage.

Score: 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2004-2024 30 June 2004

Similar to the 1999, this blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc is the result of a draconian selection (only 35% of the crop made it into the grand vin). Sweet cassis, licorice, and subtle wood notes waft easily from this medium-bodied, elegant, charming, seductive Chateau Margaux. It is beautifully balanced and will be delicious young.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2005-2020 01 April 2003

The 2001 Margaux is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based offering (the blend was 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc). It is the result of a severe selection (35% of the crop made it into the grand vin). A deep ruby color is followed by aromas of sweet cassis fruit intermixed with licorice and subtle toasty oak. This elegant, medium-weight, and stylish wine is similar to the 1999 with seemingly more concentration and tannin. It is beautifully balanced with low acidity. It will be drinkable young.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2005-2018 01 April 2002

Enticing aromas of boysenberry, cedar, espresso and roasted oak. Sweet, lush and broad in the mouth, with sappy berry and espresso flavors. This boasts the pliant texture and near-perfect balance of the vintage's best examples. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins. Like so many 2001s, this is easy to taste today but may well close down in the coming year or so. "The 2001 is a smiley wine," says Pontallier, "while the 2002, though a bit stiff today, has more power and excellent aging potential. But neither ranks among our greatest vintages."

Score: 93

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2004

Subtle and very perfumed with floral, currants, minerals and berry aromas with a hint of toasted barrels. Medium- to full-bodied, with an outstandingly refined core of fruit and smoky, earthy, berry and almost meaty character. It's long and caressing. Could use a bit more fruit to be up with the other first-growths. Best after 2006. 12,500 cases made.

Score: 92

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2006+ 31 March 2004

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