Very tight on the nose with blackberry, cedar and a touch of liquorice developing with aeration. A full-bodied palate, good structure with cedar, blackberry and a touch of blueberry. Clean fruit, very pure with a focused, smoky finish. Excellent. Tasted October 2007.

Neal Martin - Wine Journal May 2008

The Rothschilds are making enormous investments in this estate, so I'm expecting a breakthrough effort to emerge (maybe the 2003 qualifies). The deep ruby-colored 2001 exhibits a moderately intense, noble bouquet of graphite, plums, and currants. Elegant (much in the style of Lafite) with medium body, sweet tannin, and a lively finish, it will be at its finest between 2007-2017.

Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #153 June 2004

The Rothschilds are making enormous investments in this estate, so I’m expecting a breakthrough effort to emerge (maybe the 2003 qualifies). The deep ruby-colored 2001 exhibits a moderately intense, noble bouquet of graphite, plums, and currants. Elegant (much in the style of Lafite) with medium body, sweet tannin, and a lively finish, it will be at its finest between 2007-2017.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2004