2001

Deep garnet in color the 2001 Amon-Ra shows the lovely evolved fruit of a mature Shiraz on the nose. Replete with leathery chesterfield and sandalwood aromas it is fused with nuances of incense cedar chest dusty earth mulberries... Read More

The epitome of elegance and finesse this delicate yet flavorful St.-Emilion offers a provocative display of sweet cherries raspberries and flowers in an aromatic as well as flavor profile that builds incrementally. The antithesis... Read More

Tasted at Bipin Desai’s Le Pin vertical in Los Angeles. Like the Le Pin 2000 this has a remarkably deep colour. The nose has great lift and definition again just a little Burgundian not as complex as the 2000 but with lovely... Read More

Deep garnet-brick colored the 2001 Rauzan-Ségla rolls out of the glass with open expressive mature notes of potpourri star anise incense and cigar box with a pretty core of kirsch redcurrant jelly and dried figs. The light to... Read More

The special cuvee the stunning 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Sixtine is a blend of 50% Grenache 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre aged in equal parts small barrels and neutral wood foudres. An elegant effort with freshness yet tremendous... Read More

The 2001 Grenache Old Vines Clarendon Vineyard’s soaring aromatics envelop the olfactory senses offering up notes of freshly ground pepper spice box plums figs black cherries and balsam wood. Full-bodied thick and unctuously-textured... Read More

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... Read More

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%... Read More

Crisp, with good minerality, definition, and subtle richness is the 2001 Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard. Orange blossom, marzipan, citrus oil, crushed stones, and a touch of smoky scents emerge from this full-bodied 2001. It... Read More

At almost twenty years old the 2001 Santenots is simply gorgeous and perfectly mature. A mix of dark ripe fruits cherries strawberry plum rich brown spice moist soil and savory overtones give the 2001 Volnay Santenots 1er Cru... Read More

A whopper in the making the 2001 Tinto possesses extraordinarily sweet fruit purity and richness. A deep ruby/purple color is followed by loads of chocolatey black currant cherry raspberry and licorice characteristics full body... Read More