AOC – Paulliac
Grand Cru Classes – 1eme
Ratings
Robert Parker 94
Wine Spectator 96
Tasting Notes
The 2001 Lafite Rothschild?ˉs 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. (Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004)
-by Robert Parker
Stick your nose in this and it says something?a"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. Best after 2010. 22,000 cases made.
-by Wine Spectator