Chateau Rol Valentin 2001

WEINWISSER: "Intensives Rubin mit lila und violetten Reflexen. In der Nase würziges Heidelbeerbouquet, gekochte Brombeeren, schwarzer Holunder, vermischt mit floralen, blumigen Noten, Pflaumenkompott. Samtiger, weicher Gaumen mit einer intensiven, wieder stark blaubeerigen Note, mittlerer Körperbau, aromatisches Finale, Kakaobohnen, Black Currant. Ein ehrlicher, recht grosser Wein mit der etwas leicht wirkenden Jahrgangstypizität."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "From an 11.5 acre vineyard spread out in different sectors of St.-Emilion, Rol Valentin’s 2001 is a top-notch sleeper of the vintage. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with a sweet nose of black fruits and smoky new oak, it possesses a layered texture, impressive purity, and a medium to full-bodied, lush, rich, moderately tannic finish. Drink this seamless, accessible 2001 between 2006-2015."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Fully mature, this is elegant, silky, medium bodied and quite easy to drink. The secondary, truffle, smoke, licorice, tobacco and fresh, earthy, red fruits are at peak, or just slightly past its high point today."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Delicious red with blackberries, currants and vanilla character, medium to full body and a silky, cool fruit finish. Very fine indeed. Rol Valentin is a serious small producer now. Best after 2007. 1,165 cases made."