Château Margaux, 2001 White toasted vanilla bean

toasted vanilla bean

The nose displays an intense bouquet of red and black fruit

coupled with notes of apricot and white peaches

It is a quintessential offering from Lafite Rothschild

Rich tannin

Château Margaux, 2001 White toasted vanilla beanPerforming well from bottle, Chateau Margauxs 2001, which is somewhat reminiscent of both the 1985 and 1999, is an elegant, seamlessly constructed effort with a deep ruby purple colour, and a beautiful nose of flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, and cedar. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, this forward, opulent beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 15 20 years. This is one of the most elegant