CHATEAU BOYD-CANTENAC 2001

The winter of 2000–2001 was particularly rainy with mild temperatures, giving rise to early bud-break and a rather difficult year overall in terms of parasites and disease.

After a warm spring and hot summer, the beginning of September was cool and dry, producing delicate and abundant aroma. Around mid-September, several hot and rainy days were worrisome, but hot, dry weather reappeared and the harvest, from September 27^th to October 12^th, brought in healthy, ripe grapes rich in colour.

The Merlots were black, fat, and powerful, while the Cabernets were very dark, exceptionally robust, with intense aromas, very noble tannins, and a supple finish.