Margaux 2001

Margaux 2001

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  • Robert Parker rating 94
  • Vinous rating 94
  • Jancis Robinson rating 18
Margaux 2001
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75 cl

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£590.00
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The 2001 from First Growth Château Margaux is a strong release composed of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. It is medium-bodied, elegant and superbly well-balanced wine ideal for earlier drinking but still deeply imbued with the purity, style and precision one would expect from an estate of such stature.
94 Vinous
The 2001 Château 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 Château Margaux that doesn’t want to muck about. It’s little short on the finish, yet sophisticated and providing unadulterated buvabilité. Drinking perfectly now, and it will be enjoyable over the next 15–20 years. Neal Martin1st September 2021
18 Jancis Robinson
Slightly raw cassis on the nose. Very sweet on the palate at first. Long and rewarding with a very dry finish. Very Cabernet and a tiny bit green at first but it opened out a bit with time and encouragement from a particularly lovely sauté of wild mushrooms. (JR)

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A Legacy of Fine Wine

Château Margaux is one of the most striking constructions in the Bordeaux appellation, a large grand house built in the early 18th century on an estate that has been producing fine wine for hundreds of years, with a history dating back to the 12th century Bordeaux wine tradition. Quality was known to fluctuate in the first half of the 20th century, but that period of inconsistency ended with the arrival of wunderkind Paul Pontallier, a talented winemaker who worked nearly 35 vintages and produced some of the greatest wines in living memory. Paul passed on in 2016, and the team is now led by Philippe Bascaules and Sebastien Vergne, with consultancy from Eric Boissenot.

82 hectares are dedicated to red wine vines, with around 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Château Margaux produces around 30,000 cases of wine annually, with the Grand Vin accounting for around 35% of that total. Among their celebrated wines is Pavillon Rouge, the second wine of the estate, which stands as a testament to the estate's commitment to quality.

In addition to their renowned red wines, Château Margaux also produces a limited quantity of Sauvignon Blanc, adding another layer to their esteemed collection of Margaux wines. This white wine complements their offerings and demonstrates the estate’s versatility.

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