Lafite Rothschild: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru 2001

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru 2001

Trækasse

Til vinbonden

97–99
100
2
Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Merlot 13%
5
rød, tør
Modnet
12,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2015–2040
Pakket ind i: 12 OHK
9
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
3
Lobenberg: 97–99/100
Galloni: 97/100
Wine Spectator: 96/100
Decanter: 95/20
Wine Cellar Insider: 95/100
Parker: 94/100
6
Frankrig, Bordeaux, Pauillac
7
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru 2001

97–99
/100

Enorm kraftfuld og tæt, meget rig Cabernet-frugt, dog med tendens til sorte frugter, god ekstrakt, fremragende afbalanceret, perfekt træ, en stor vin, sandsynligvis årgangens bedste Medoc, tæt på perfektion. 97-99/100

97
/100

Galloni om: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

The 2001 Lafite-Rothschild is a damn impressive follow-up to the 2000. It has a healthy garnet core, showing little sign of maturity. The bouquet offers blackberry, melted tar, cedar and a pinch of dried herbs that might not deliver the clarity of the finest Lafites, yet just seems to meliorate with aeration, offering complementary scents of iris with time. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, and a mélange of red and black fruit. I notice a touch of glycerin towards the second half, almost candied towards the precise finish of wild strawberry, graphite and a hint of black truffle. I admire the cohesiveness and crescendo of the 2001 Lafite-Rothschild. It should give drinkers 20 or 30 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted at the Lafite-Rothschild 150th anniversary dinner at the estate. 97/100

96
/100

Wine Spectator om: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

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. Best after 2010. 22,000 cases made. 96/100

95
/20

Decanter om: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

Perpetually underrated, the 2001 Lafite is positively radiant at this point, with a forward, curranty fruit character touched with spice and just a suggestion of smoke, leather, and earth. The texture has lovely depth, vibrant acidity, and firm tannins that draw out the finish. It is coming into its own at just past 20 years of age now. July was cool, but August was hot before the cool, rainy weather arrived in September, and many observers wrote off the year. Picking began the last week in September. At Lafite, 43% of the harvest made it into the grand vin. This wine has 20 or 30 years left in a proper cellar. 95/100

95
/100

Wine Cellar Insider om: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

Continuing its march towards maturity, the cassis, cedar chest, tobacco, blackberry and forest floor aromas are right there. Supple, regal, polished, lush and fresh, the elegant charm of this wine is starting to poke through. 95/100

94
/100

Parker om: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

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. 94/100

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Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild fra Pauillac blev allerede nævnt som vinproducent i 1234 og kan se tilbage på en lang historie med succes. Selv Thomas Jefferson, USA's tredje præsident, satte pris på vinen, og derfor var det ikke overraskende, at Château Lafite Rothschild var en af de legendariske første...

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru 2001