COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2001
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Margaux
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé from Margaux, Bordeaux, is a red wine produced by Château Margaux. The 2001 vintage is characterized by its elegance and finesse, a testament to the estate's long-standing reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality. The vineyards, situated on gravel with clay-limestone soils, contribute to the wine's refined character. The 2001 growing season presented challenges with varied weather, but a crucial favorable September allowed for good grape maturity. This vintage is noted for its age-worthiness and complex evolution, embodying the distinctiveness of the Margaux appellation.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€710
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Atypical high percentage of Petit Verdot achieved remarkable ripeness in 2001.
Fact 02
Only 35% of the harvest made it into the Grand Vin, indicating strict selection.
Fact 03
Aged for 18-22 months in 100% new French oak.
Fact 04
Considered a 'sleeper' vintage, often overshadowed by the 2000 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Margaux 2001 involved a highly selective approach, with only 35% of the harvest chosen for the Grand Vin. The grapes were likely fermented in temperature-controlled vats to manage extraction and preserve aromatics. Following fermentation, the wine underwent an extended aging period of 18-22 months in 100% new French oak barrels. This meticulous process is designed to craft a wine of exceptional finesse, elegance, and age-worthiness, reflecting the distinct character of the Margaux terroir.
