Bordeaux's 2001s revisited – St Estèphe

 

Château Clauzet 2001 St Estèphe 14 Drink 2005-2010
Mid-crimson. Quite evolved nose. Open. Green, almost grassy. Dull.

Château Marbuzet 2001 St Estèphe 15 Drink 2005-2009
Green topnotes on the aroma; mid-depth of crimson. Lots of acidity. Satin texture. Dry finish. Quite chocolatey and thick but a lack of harmony.

Château Haut-Beauséjour 2001 St Estèphe 15 Drink 2005-2013
Mid-crimson. Slightly simple, almost grapey nose. Perfectly pleasant. No rough edges, but far from outstanding.

Château Cos Labory 2001 St Estèphe 15.5 Drink 2004-2010
Dark crimson. Very solid, sweet treacly start, but a lack of concentration on the mid-palate. Soft and smooth...