Chateau Margaux 1er Cru 2001 in 12er Holzkiste

Parker: 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. 94/100

Lobenberg: Anders im Stil als 2000. Nicht so übermäßig fett und üppig, dafür hervorragend balanciert, vielleicht der best-balancierte Wein im gesamten Medoc. Große Länge, viel Schmelz, sehr komplex, ein wahrhaft perfekter Wein. Besser als die großen Jahrgänge 1998 und 1999. Macht enorm viel Spaß.

Wine Enthusiast: For me, this vintage is what makes Margaux special,” says Margaux winemaker Paul Pontallier. He is right: With its denseness, spice, flavors of black currants layered with dryness and fresh acidity, this is a huge and impressive wine that never forgets that it is Margaux. It is still young, and the dry tannic aftertaste, which lasts for many minutes, shows this. 97/100 (2005)