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2001 Ch Margaux 1er Cru Margaux - 12x75cl
06A1MARG _ 2001 - Ch Margaux 1er Cru Margaux - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Margaux
  • Region Margaux
  • Grape Cab. Sauvignon/ Merlot/ Cab. Franc/ Petit Verdot
  • Drinking 2018 - 2045
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available

2001 - Ch Margaux 1er Cru Margaux - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Margaux
  • Region Margaux
  • Grape Cab. Sauvignon/ Merlot/ Cab. Franc/ Petit Verdot
  • Drinking 2018 - 2045
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available

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  • Goedhuis, April 2002

    The 2001 Margaux has a much higher proportion of cabernet sauvignon than usual, 82%. Most ofthe merlot going into the superb Pavillon Rouge. This has produced a wine of tight structure and acertain strictness, but with the complexity, subtlety and presence of a great Ch Margaux.

  • Goedhuis, April 2002

    The 2001 Margaux has a much higher proportion of cabernet sauvignon than usual, 82%. Most ofthe merlot going into the superb Pavillon Rouge. This has produced a wine of tight structure and acertain strictness, but with the complexity, subtlety and presence of a great Ch Margaux.

  • Neal Martin, Oct 2016, Score: 94

    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. Drink 2018-2045. 94/100

  • Robert Parker, June 2004, Score: 93

    Performing well from bottle, Chateau Margaux's 2001, which is somewhat reminiscent of both the1985 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. Drink 2004-2024

  • Jancis Robinson, April 2002, Score: 18

    Beautiful impact on the palate. Very noble yet caressing. Very, very fine tannins at the end. Certainly fine-boned. Tannins well hidden. Very gentle and restrained. Should be lovely drinking though it certainly could not be accused of excess concentration. This grand vin made up only 38 per cent of the total crop in 2001 (40 per cent in 2000) so I would guess some seriously underripe Cabernet Sauvignon was rejected. Drink 2006-2020

Producer

Château Margaux

Known as the most elegant and aromatic First Growth due to its Cabernet-friendly, sandy soil, Château Margaux is owned by the Mentzelopoulos family. The estate's vineyard holdings amount to almost 200 acres, though a much smaller percentage is selected for the grand vin to ensure exceptional concentration.

Region

Margaux

Plump, silky and seductive are the words often used to describe wines from Margaux. Because of their style, they tend to be user friendly and more approachable when young. This is in part due to its terroir which is comprised of the thinnest soil as well as the highest proportion of chunky gravel in all of the Médoc. It drains well but also is it more susceptible to vintage variation. Margaux wines tend to have the highest proportions of Merlot within the core of the Médoc further adding to their ample roundness and openness. Margaux is home to the largest number of classified growths including its namesake first growth, Château Margaux, as well as third growths, Palmer and d'Issan.

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