Eyrie 2001 Estate
Domaine Jamet
Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2001
Dark rubi robe with a purple hue, not showing its 25 years. Nose is very evolved and more on secondary notes. Big disappointment on the mouth, very evolved and lacking complexity for such a stellar reputation. A good bottle that is not worth the price tag… — 7 months ago
Dominus Estate
Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001
Big lush, dark fruit that has not reached its peak window yet. But she ain’t far away. I was able to obtain a vertical of 01,02,03,& 04. My first foray into that vertical. No rush on this one but very impressed. Leather, pepper, if not cigar leaf here . Suffice it to say, there is a lot going on here and my lack of Cali knowledge has new intrigue — a year ago
Feudi di San Gregorio
Serpico Irpinia Aglianico 2001
so smoooth, so mouth coating, so rich. mmmmm — 5 months ago
Chateau Montelena
The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
quite acidic. Some tannin. Black cherry. Deep fruit — 6 months ago
Château Léoville Barton
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
Ink, plum, pencil, forest fruits, tannins still present, but pleasantly and finely rough, they predict a pretty future. Firm and somewhat stubborn too. Red, grilled peppers. — 8 months ago
Château Palmer
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
Smooth, hint of sour cherry, cigar and leather flavor, bolder than a normal Margaux due to the higher level of Petit Merlot in the blend, paired beautifully with a rich pumpkin ravioli dish. — 8 months ago
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
With a three hour decant still very tannic and stemmy. Probably needs another five plus years — 2 years ago
R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001
This is what I think of when I think of Rioja. Dried cherry and cranberry is what I get right away, and then it has more savory/earthy notes like leather and mushroom. When I tasted it I said “it tastes old.” That is a compliment. Hints of vanilla and spice. Felt elegant with a long finish. Had it with fatty new york strips. Tannins and acidity balanced it well. Not a loud wine, but a great one. — 6 months ago
Château Latour
Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
2001 vintage. Sweet fill. Cork perfect (used a Durand) but more than a bit underwaxed so it was a positively Italian experience during the opening process. I trust those in the know completely understand what the hell imma talking about. Workout! Cork out in one piece and expected amount of sed. Medium body with overtures towards more. Blueberry, tobacco, plum and gravelly, wet earth impressions leading the charge throughout. Grippy tannins providing visible and raised guardrails during. A little editorial...the 2001's were generally emasculated/minimized after the supposed "vintage of the (which one?) century" in 2000. The 2000's have largely failed to deliver the anticipated goods whereas the "meh" 2001's (at vastly reduced prices from the 2000's) are rocking don't bother knocking now. Completely like the guy or girl that was always cute but totally caught fire after high school. A late(r) bloomer and completely underrated. This wine has an easy 20-spot of top-notch drinking ahead. 1.24.26. — 7 months ago
Château Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
Bedankt @Jeroen Koenen en @David Koenen voor een geweldige wijnavond — 8 months ago
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Musigny Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2001
Dark and intense. Beautifully rich and intense. Dark cherry and earthy notes. Some gorgeous tangy punchy fruit and a long velvet finish. Really good stuff and approachable now — a year ago
Château Musar
Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2001
Beautiful wine. Slightly prefer the 1999, which I had last night. The ‘99 was musty and tasted lots of mushrooms. The ‘01 is still earthy, but fruitier. Dark fruits, with a bit of tobacco and cedar. — 2 years ago
Conrad Green
From mag. Dark plum, cherry and still fresh oak. A little young — 4 months ago