"A distinctive bouquet of violets, soy, pepper, blackberries, cassis, and tree bark gives this 2001 a singular style. This dense ruby/purple-colored blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and a whopping 14% Petit Verdot exhibits plenty of structure, wonderful sweetness, a closed style, but a rich, textured, persistent character. The unusually large percentage of Petit Verdot gives the wine more structure and less initial charm. This beauty needs some time in the cellar." -Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson
JR17
"Sweet and a bit dull but certainly serviceable and the velvety texture will appeal to many. Very smooth and luscious even if without a great amount of definition and flavour. Perhaps the most polished Pauillac - one of the Pichons? Flattering."
