2001 Chateau Margaux Premier Cru Classe, Margaux 1x750ml

Vinous 94

The 2001 Chateau Margaux, last tasted five years previously, is slightly deeper in color compared with the 2001 Pavillon. Featuring black plum, raspberry and touches of orange peel, rose petal and light bay leaf aromas, the bouquet is not intense, but it is well defined and focused. The palate is fresh on the entry with fine-boned tannins and a taut line of acidity – a strict Chateau Margaux that doesn t want to muck about. It s little short on the finish, yet sophisticated and providing unadulterated buvabilite. Drinking perfectly now, and it will be enjoyable over the next 15-20 years. [Neal Martin, 22/09/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2050

Robert Parker 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 Chateau 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. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2045