Classificatie | Premier Cru Classe |
Wijnsoort | Rood |
Producent | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
Jaar | 2001 |
Land | Frankrijk |
Streek | Bordeaux, Pauillac |
Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Perfect |
Drinkbaar | -2020 |
Voorraad | 0 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Gevlekt |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Licht beschadigd |
The 2001 Lafite Rothschild’s deep, saturated plum/purple color is accompanied by lead pencil liqueur-like notes intermixed with sweet red and black currants, plums, and cedar. This blend of 86.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13.5% Merlot is a classic example of Lafite. Extremely elegant, medium-bodied, with intense concentration, richness, and sweet tannin, it appears to be on a rapid evolutionary track, at least in comparison to recent Lafite vintages that have been far more backward and powerful. The classy 2001 should be at its finest between 2007-2020.
Stick your nose in this and it says something¿'I am special.' Deep and generous aromas of blackberries, fresh tobacco and minerals. It's full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a superlong finish. Like a fine cashmere sweater.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.