Vintages 2001

Wine Advocate #156 - Dec 2004

Score : (91-95)

Tasting through the six components of the 2001 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis suggests a wine with far greater depth, more structure, higher acidity than the 2000, and a long, heady finish. All six parcels were rated between 89 and 96 points. Robert Parker.

Wine Spectator - Web Only - 2011

Score: 88

Surprisingly mature, with overt roasted applewood and a hint of aged balsamic giving way to roasted plum, fig and blackberry notes and a slightly soft, Turkish coffee- and caramel-tinged finish. More advanced than expected.—Non-blind 2001 Côte-Rôtie retrospective (April 2011). Drink now through 2014. 2,500 cases made. James Molesworth.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Jan/Feb 05

Score : 94

Superripe aromas of pepper, chocolate and menthol. Wonderfully deep flavors of cherries and spice. A very fresh, elegant wine with compelling sweetness but also excellent backbone. Really coats the palate on the very long aftertaste, finishing with strong spiciness and great lift. This makes the Guigal 2000 La-La wines seem almost soft by comparison. Stephen Tanzer.