- Unit price
- 130,67 €per l
D6-1236-1236-01
2001
13.5%
0.75L
Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Bordeaux Saint-Émilion , France
Parker about Château La Confession 2001
From the owner of Chambrun and La Croix St.-Georges (Jean-Philippe Janoueix), this is an impressive debut vintage for La Confession. Made from a blend of 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, it enjoyed time in open-top oak fermenters (a la Burgundy), punching of the cap, malolactic in barrel, and lees contact. A dense purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of chocolate, espresso roast, blackberry and cherry liqueur, and new oak. This expansive, full-bodied, surprisingly powerful, Dense 2001 is somewhat atypical of the vintage, but it is well-endowed, gorgeously textured, and admirably pure. There is plenty of tannin in the finish, so 2-3 years of cellaring is suggested.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Saint-Émilion |
| Rebsorten | Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.5% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | 1 Grand Pontet, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2012 - 2036 |
| Parker Punkte | 93 |
| Jahrgang | 2001 |
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Château La Confession 2001 is an impressive wine from the prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, reflecting the careful craftsmanship and excellent conditions of this vintage.
On the nose, this wine displays a complex and inviting bouquet of ripe red fruits such as cherries, raspberries, and plums, complemented by elegant notes of violets, tobacco, cedarwood, and a hint of spice. These aromas are deep and complex, reflecting the meticulous vinification and high-quality grapes used in the 2001 vintage.
On the palate, Château La Confession 2001 presents itself with impressive balance and structure. The tannins are ripe and fine, giving the wine a velvety texture and a harmonious mouthfeel. The fruit flavors are juicy and concentrated, supported by a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and vitality. Nuances of dark chocolate, coffee, and a subtle mineral note contribute to the complexity and give the wine additional depth.
The finish is long, elegant, and refined, with a remarkable persistence of fruit and spice notes. Château La Confession 2001 is a wine of great finesse and refinement, already in a wonderful drinking window, but also possessing the potential for further years of aging in the bottle. An outstanding example of the quality and expertise of this winery.