In Bond Fine Wine. 2001 Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France. First Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 98/100 · Hedonists Gazette, robertparker.com, 01/11/2011
..much softer and more evolved than the 2000 Petrus. The 2001 revealed lots of caramel, coffee, black plums and black cherries in a full-bodied, opulent, surprisingly approachable style.
Neal Martin (NM) — 97/100 · Vinous, 01/09/2018 · Drink 2018 - 2051
The 2001 Petrus has always been winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet's favourite vintages. It has developed a truly exquisite bouquet that is both svelte and sensual without any sense of being overbearing. It is almost unaware of its beauty. It gradually opens with tinctures of dried blood merging with ebullient and disarmingly pure red fruit with brilliant delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with…
Neal Martin (NM) — 98/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/05/2011 · Drink 2012-2030
There is stunning sense of definition and mineralite on the nose: blackberry, wild hedgerow, crushed stone and just a faint hint of marmalade. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, superb backbone here, a wine built for the long-term. Dark broody, leather tinged fruit, a touch of orange zest and small red cherries which can to more prominence.