2001

In Bordeaux, some consider the vintage 2001, as the produce of a cold vintage, and, therefore, slow to mature and classical in style but some other compare the left bank with their very good 1986 counterparts.

In the sweet wine-producing areas, the light September and October rains favoured the onset of noble rot on ripe grapes, which hence produced pure and fruity wines, endowed with optimal acidity.

Best wines from the vintage 2001:

Extraordinary wines: Harlan Estate 2001, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2001, Château d'Yquem 2001, Monte Bello Ridge 2001, Verite La Muse 2001.

Outstanding wines: D'Arenberg the Dead Arm Shiraz 2001, Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2001, Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Rerserve des Celestins 2001.