Petrus 2001

Château Pétrus 2001 is a wine of extraordinary character and complexity. Its deep garnet color hints at the depth and richness that await. On the nose, it unveils a captivating bouquet of ripe black fruits, such as blackberries and plums, interwoven with notes of tobacco, cedar, and subtle floral hints. The palate is a symphony of flavors, with layers of black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, and a touch of exotic spices. The wine's velvety texture and well-integrated tannins provide a luxurious mouthfeel while maintaining remarkable balance and precision. The finish is long and lingering, showcasing the wine's finesse and elegance, with lingering notes of black fruits and a hint of minerality.

Robert Parker - 95 Points

"The 2001 Petrus (2,160 cases produced) exhibits more depth and richness than any other Pomerol I tasted. Its deep saturated ruby/plum/purple color is accompanied by a tight but promising bouquet of vanilla, cherry liqueur, melted licorice, black currants, and notions of truffles and earth. Rich, full-bodied, and surprisingly thick as well as intense, there is plenty of structure underlying the wealth of fruit and extract. Give it 3-6 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following two decades as it promises to be one of the longest-lived wines of the vintage, not to mention one of the most concentrated. I told Christian Moueix (although I’m not sure he agreed with me) that his best wines of 2001 reminded me of the 1971s in style, but with slightly less tannin and more fat."

Antonio Galloni - 97 Points

"The 2001 Petrus has always been winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet’s favorite vintages. It has developed a truly exquisite bouquet that is both svelte and sensual without any sense of being overbearing. It is almost unaware of its beauty. It gradually opens with tinctures of dried blood merging with ebullient and disarmingly pure red fruit with brilliant delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannin, quite forceful red fruit gripping the senses and then letting go, allowing a subtle savory/cooked meat note to flourish towards the finish. Maybe this bottle was a touch more foursquare than previous ones that I have encountered although that will melt away with time. Tasted at the Petrus dinner at the Épure restaurant in Hong Kong."