2001 Château Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux

Red • Dry • Full Bodied • Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot,Cabernet Franc,Petit Verdot
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Code: 20011200750018007951

Description

Paul Pontallier, Ch. Margaux's Wine Director spoke to us about how pleased he was with the 2001 and that this was an older-fashioned vintage style - they were not looking to imitate 2000 but wanted to concentrate on purity and variety of flavours. Restraint was the keyword here. Entrancingly complex, the firm, well-focussed fruit led to a long, firm, extremely pure finish. Made with 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, this classic Château Margaux will require a little patience. "Drink the Pavillon Rouge while you are waiting!" Monsieur Pontallier quipped.

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  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Vintage
    2001
  • Alcohol
    13%
  • Grape
    Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot,Cabernet Franc,Petit Verdot
  • Body
    Full Bodied
  • Producer
    Château Margaux

Critics reviews

Neal Martin
94/100
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.
Neal Martin, Vinous.com (October 2016)

About The Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

The world’s most iconic red grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, is the powerhouse behind some of the greatest wines ever made. Known for its bold structure, deep color, and complex aromatics, this grape has earned its reputation through sheer quality, ageability, and global adaptability. From Bordeaux to California, Tuscany to Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in diverse terroirs—delivering wines of remarkable character wherever it’s grown.
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Margaux

If Pauillac is the bastion of ‘traditional’ Red Bordeaux, Margaux represents its other facet in producing wines that are some of the region’s most sensual and alluring. The largest commune in the Médoc, it encompasses the communes of Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac and Labaude, in addition to the village of Margaux itself. Its finest examples are paragons of refinement and subtlety which have few parallels in Bordeaux.
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Château Margaux

Château Margaux stands as one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growth estates, celebrated for its timeless elegance and extraordinary depth. With a heritage spanning centuries and a reputation for crafting wines of remarkable finesse and longevity, Margaux remains a benchmark for the Médoc and the global fine wine market.
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