Margaux - Margaux 2001

Château Margaux, a founding Premier Cru

Château Margaux is more than a major or even essential growth. It is a founding growth, since the imagery around it had such a decisive influence in shaping the very idea of how a Grand Vin should exist over time and space.

Château Margaux’s renown stem equally from the intrinsic genius of the location as from the contributions made by the people who have served it for five centuries. Corinne Mentzelopoulos is one of those personalities that will leave a indelible mark on the great history of Château Margaux. She has been presiding over the destiny of the estate since her father tragically passed away in 1980. She has honored this heritage, vintage after vintage, all the while questioning herself with the aim of projecting Château Margaux into the future.

Although the fascinating destiny of Château Margaux has been marked by its people, it is above all the wines which are the greatest testimony. 2021, is part of this lineage and comes to write, by its singularity and its complexity, its own page of history.

Wine Spectator

byJames Molesworththe6/12/2018

Suave from the start, with beguiling tea, singed sandalwood and lilac notes backed by alluring, gently steeped red and black currant fruit. The long finish has an alder edge that stays in lockstep with the fruit, ending with a minerally echo. Drink now through 2030. 10,833 cases made

Wine Advocate

byNeal Martinthe10/28/2016

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.

Wine Advocate

byNeal Martinthe6/2/2009

This is a great Château Margaux. A little more backward on the nose than at El Bulli three months earlier. But wonderful definition with blackberry leaf, wild hedgerow and those distant scents of Provencal herbs. The palate is very harmonious with black plum, cassis, blueberry and a hint of cassis, leading you to a structured, tobacco-tinged finish. As always, it seems to gain volume with aeration so decanting for 3-4 hours is advisable. Excellent. Drink 2012-2030. Tasted October 2008.

WeinWisser

byRené Gabrielthe2/6/2008

Aufhellendes Rubin-Granat. Feines, elegantes Bordeaux-Bouquet, delikate, leicht rotbeerig wirkende Cabernet-Süsse, zarte Nuss- und Sandelholztöne, rotes Cassis. Im Gaumen seidige Textur, sehr schöne Balance, traumhafte, delikate Süsse im Finale mit einer gewissen Tempranillo- respektive Pralinenaffinität, zart, elegant,sehr viele Finessen.

Wine Advocate

byRobert Parkerthe6/1/2004

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.

Wine Spectator

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2004

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.

Wine Advocate

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byRobert Parkerthe4/1/2003

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. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.

Wine Advocate

91-93

byRobert Parkerthe4/1/2002

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. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Franc 3 % Merlot 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon 75 % Petit Verdot 3 %
Appellation	Margaux
Millesime	2001
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur

Rouge

Cépages

Cabernet Franc 3 %
Merlot 20 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 75 %
Petit Verdot 3 %

Appellation

Margaux

Millesime

2001

Contenance

Bouteille (75 cl)

Un repas	Autour du repas
Un cadeau	Faire une découverte !

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