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Vintage Port 2001

VintageRatingBroad-
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SucklingDeclared housesKnown brandsComment
2001Very good to Excellent2444

Declared brands that we know of are the following 44:

2001:Almiro
Andresen
Champalimaud
Chancellor
DR Port
Fonseca Guimaraens
Fortnum & Mason
Heredias
Hooper
Kopke
Madalena
Maynard
Pocas Junior
Pousada
Quinta da Cavadinha
Quinta da Corte
Quinta da Gricha
Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira
Quinta das Carvalhas
Quinta de Baldias
Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta de Roriz
Quinta de Terra Feita
Quinta de Vargellas
Quinta de Ventozelo
Quinta do Bomfim
Quinta do Crasto
Quinta do Noval Nacional
Quinta do Panascal
Quinta do Rio
Quinta do Vale Meao
Quinta do Vesuvio
Quinta dos Canais
Quinta dos Malvedos
Quinta S. Luiz
Quinta Santa Eufemia
Quinta Vale D. Maria
Real Companhia Velha
Rozes
Sao Pedro das Aguias
Secundum
Senhora do Convento
Silval
Vista Alegre

HouseAndresenVintage2001
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetIntensive fruit. Mostly mulberry and dark cherry.Score range15.25 - 15.25
TasteWonderful body. Immature but lovely tannin in mouth. A long and attractive finish. Very promising.Average score
Last tasted12th November 2007Point this date15.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseChampalimaudVintage2001
ColourYellow mature quite beautiful in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetMulberry, dark berry, ginger, cacao and Christmas spiciness in the nose.Score range16.00
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking and will probably not be better. Very elegant and balanced. Very tasty with, candy, butterscotch, ginger and spiciness in the mouth. Rather modern style of port with a nice, quite long and very interesting finish. Easy to drink and to enjoy.Average score15.75
Last tasted24th December 2017Point this date16.00
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseChancellor
Pocas Jr
Vintage2001
ColourYellow rather mature in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetSome dark berry, black currant and plum in nose.Score range15.25 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Tasty. Mostly berries and fruit in flavour. Acceptable finish but light. Rather mature already. Easy to drink and like.Average score15.38
Last tasted1st November 2010Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
*This bottle defect. Notes from 2 November 2009
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseDRVintage2001
ColourStill rather dark but yellow and quite mature in colour.Number of tastings7
BouquetRoasted coffee, cacao, dark chocolate, crème caramel, cream candy and some spiciness in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Mature and completely balanced and peaking but with some quite elegant tannins. But will probably not be much better. Very elegant with cacao, cream candy, some spiciness and coffee in taste. The finish is quite complex, rather long and lovely. This port is very easy to drink and enjoy!Average score15.70
Last tasted26th December 2023Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at home with the family,
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFonseca-GuimaraensVintage2001
ColourGarnet with a mature yellow rim.Number of tastings3
BouquetSpice, coffee, cacao. Very complex.Score range15.90 - 16.25
TasteQuite full bodied. Still some tannins in taste. Balanced and elegant with an impressive and promising finish. Will become better.Average score16.00
Last tasted26th November 2021Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseFortum & MasonVintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetSweet liquorice, toffee, ginger and spiciness in the nose.Score range16.40 - 16.40
TasteMedium body. Quite mature but still with some very elegant tannins and will probably be better. Balanced and quite elegant. Sweet and tasty with liquorice, ginger and spiciness in the mouth. The finish is quite long and very elegantAverage score
Last tasted2nd May 2020Point this date16.40
CommentTaste at home with the family.
This vintage was from Niepoort.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseHooperVintage2001
ColourStill rather dark ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCinnamon, minty and some ginger in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Still some soft and elegant tannin. Balanced and quite sweet. After a while the tannin has improve and been more delicate which is very attractive. Spiciness in taste with a quite lovely finish which is very easy to enjoy.Average score
Last tasted17th January 2019Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Tasting in Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HousePocas JrVintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark cherry, some sweet liquorice and spiciness such as cinnamon in the nose.Score range14.75 - 15.90
TasteMedium body. Quite mature and almost peaking. Balanced and quite sweet. Dark berries, some spiciness with cinnamon and sweet liquorice in flavour. Easy to drink and like with a nice and rather attractive finishAverage score15.22
Last tasted21st December 2019Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Cavadinha
Warre
Vintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but with a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetHerbs, toffee, dark chocolate, a hint of crème caramel and spiciness in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Quite mature but still some soft and elegant tannin and will be better. Balanced and complex with herbs and spiciness in taste. The finish is delicate, elegant and very attractive. Will be lovely to follow! Just enjoy and drink it!Average score16.25
Last tasted3rd March 2018Point this date16.25
CommentAt the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta da Corte
Delaforce
Vintage2001
ColourDark ruby in colour, almost black.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry, lot of mulberry and black berry and much more in the nose.Score range15.25 - 15.25
TasteMedium body. Still tannin and will be better but balanced and very attractive in taste with blackberry, black cherry and mulberry. Quite elegant and easy to enjoy and to drink. Rather complex even if berry and fruit still is dominating. A quite long and attractive finish.Average score
Last tasted19th January 2018Point this date15.25
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö.

In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta das Carvalhas
Real Velha
Vintage2001
ColourLovely ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetSweet liquorice, toffee, cream candy, crème caramel and some herbs in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Quite mature and probably peaking. Balanced and very elegant with just a hint of round tannins. Sweet liquorice, toffee and crème caramel in taste Very easy to drink and enjoy with a sweet lovely and delicate finish.Average score
Last tasted14th March 2021Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de RorizVintage2001
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetVery juicy and dark berry in the nose.
TasteMedium body. Immature and full of tannins. Berry and fruit in flavour. Rather easy to drink and like. Not a long runner. Nice finish.
Last tasted3rd November 2003Rating this dateVery good
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Terra Feita
Taylor
Vintage2001
ColourStill rather dark but yellow, mature in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetSweet liquorice, violet, toffee, cacao, coffee and some spiciness in the nose.Score range16.40 - 16.50
TasteQuite full-bodied. Almost mature but with some soft tannin. Will of course be much better. Elegant and balanced. Violets, toffee and cacao in flavour. Very long, quite complex and attractive finish. Will be exciting to follow but easy to drink and love already today!Average score16.45
Last tasted8th January 2022Point this date16.50
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de Vargellas
Taylor
Vintage2001
ColourDark blue with a yellow edge in colour.Number of tastings6
BouquetBlack berry, blue berry, mulberry, some violets, toffee and dark cherry in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.00
TasteQuite full-bodied. Quite mature but still some soft tannin. Will be better but is easy to drink and enjoy today. Complex and balanced port with a lovely and quite long finish.Average score15.80
Last tasted10th December 2016Point this date16.00
CommentAt home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta de VentezeloVintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetCacao, chocolate and liquorice in the noseScore range16.00 - 16.00
TasteLovely body. Still round and delicate tannins and will improve. Balanced and quite complex with attractive taste and a rather long and quite intensive finish. Very easy to drink and enjoy.Average score
Last tasted14th October 2023Point this date16.00
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Bomfim
Dow
Vintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but with a nice yellow rim in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetToffee, crème caramel, coffee and cacao and really enjoyable in the nose.Score range16.00 - 16.50
TasteMedium body. Quite mature but with some soft tannin and will of course be better. Coffee, toffee, crème caramel and cacao in taste. Balanced but quite dry with an elegant, rather complex and lovely finish.Average score16.38
Last tasted1st June 2020Point this date16.50
CommentTasted at home with the family.
This bottle was a Magnum.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do CrastoVintage2001
ColourStill quite dark ruby with a yellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetPepper, ginger, cardamom and spiciness in the noseScore range15.90 - 16.75
TasteMedium body. Rather mature and almost peaking but still with some round and elegant tannin. Balanced, complex and will develop and be better. A huge range of spiciness in taste with a long and complex finish. Easy to drink and to love. Very surprisingly indeed!Average score16.33
Last tasted16th September 2021Point this date15.90
CommentTasted at the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Noval NacionalVintage2001
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy, dark berry and much more in the nose.
TasteFull-bodied. Lots of tannins and immature. Hard to swallow. Loaded with berry and fruit. Enormous finish. Will be great!
Last tasted15th September 2004Rating this dateVery impressive indeed.
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 trip in Douro, Portugal.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI
HouseQuinta do Panascal
Fonseca-Guimaraens
Vintage2001
ColourGarnet in colour with a yellow rim.Number of tastings3
BouquetMature and dried fruit, cacao, and some mint in the nose.Score range15.50 - 16.00
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and very elegant with mint dark cherry and eucalyptus in taste. Peaking with only a hint of very soft tannins left. Easy to drink and enjoy with a long and quite sweet finish.Average score15.75
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date15.50
CommentTasted at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Rio
Churchill
Vintage2001
ColourStill quite ruby in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetDark berry such as mulberry and blackberry but also cacao, some chocolate and spiciness in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Rather mature but still with some fruit and tannins and will be better. Balanced and lots of taste with dark berries, cacao and some spiciness in the mouth. A quite complex port with a long and promising finish.Average score
Last tasted9th December 2019Point this date16.25
CommentAt the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do Vale MeaoVintage2001
ColourQuite dark but with yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings5
BouquetCandy, butterscotch, cacao, milk chocolate and some dark berries in the nose.Score range16.40
TasteMedium body. Quite mature and almost peaking. Balanced and very complex and tasty. Quite sweet with a long quite long, intensive and elegant finish.Average score15.88
Last tasted24th November 2023Point this date16.40
CommentTasted at the Douro Boys’ Master class at the Port Wine Festival in Leverkusen, Germany.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta do VesuvioVintage2001
ColourYellow mature edge in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetCacao, coffee, dark chocolate, some toffee, candy and crème caramel in the nose.Score range16.25 - 16.75
TasteQuite full-bodied. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite complex. Cacao, toffee, cream candy and dark chocolate in taste. Quite long, attractive and seductive finish. An elegant port!Average score16.50
Last tasted5th March 2022Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at the Port Wine Fair in Roskilde, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta dos Canais
Cockburn
Vintage2001
ColourStill rather dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings3
BouquetDark chocolate, crème candy, toffee, cacao and fudge in the nose.Score range15.25 - 16.25
TasteMedium body. Quite mature and almost peaking but with some soft tannin and will probably be better. Balanced and quite attractive with cacao, crème candy and fudge in taste. Classic and elegant port with a quite long finish.Average score15.80
Last tasted30th September 2017Point this date16.25
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta dos Malvedos
Graham
Vintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but yellow mature in colour.Number of tastings9
BouquetComplex and generous nose of toffee, liquorice, ginger, cinnamon, cacao, herbs and old grocery shop.Score range15.90 - 16.40
TasteAlmost full-bodied. Quite mature but with some lovely and elegant tannin and will be better. Spicy in taste with cinnamon and cacao and much more. Quite dry. Complex and balanced with a long and very attractive finish. Lovely port indeed!Average score16.11
Last tasted17th December 2022Point this date16.53
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Senhora da Ribeira
Dow
Vintage2001
ColourYellow mature in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetToffee, old grocery shop, cacao and some mint in the nose.Score range15.75 - 16.40
TasteMedium body. Quite mature but still with some soft tannin and will be better. Mint and toffee in taste. Attractive and long finish. Classic and very enjoyable portAverage score16.08
Last tasted7th November 2016Point this date16.40
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseQuinta Vale D. MariaVintage2001
ColourStill almost black in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetMulberry, black cherry and black currant in the nose.Score range15.50 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Loaded with fruit but modern port with no tannin left. Sweet. Very tasty with black cherry in flavour. Elegant and very easy to drink and enjoy with a nice finish.Average score
Last tasted22nd December 2014Point this date15.50
CommentAt home with the family
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseReal VelhaVintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but with a yellow mature rim.Number of tastings1
BouquetMulberry, liquorice, some dark chocolate and dark berry in the nose.Score range15.75 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Quite mature and will not be much better. Quite elegant and easy to drink and enjoy with liquorice, mulberry and some chocolate in taste. A rather short but nice finish.Average score
Last tasted19th February 2017Point this date15.75
CommentAt home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRoyal Oporto
Real Companhia Velha
Vintage2001
ColourStill very dark blue in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetDark chocolate, cacao, menthol and mint in the nose.Score range15.75 - 16.25
TasteLovely body. Quite mature and almost peaking but will probably develop a little more. Balanced, quite elegant and very tasty with lots of dark chocolate, cacao, menthol and mint in the mouth. The finish is lovely, quite complex and attractive. Very easy to drink and enjoy indeed!Average score16.00
Last tasted15th January 2022Point this date16.25
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseRozesVintage2001
ColourDark blue in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetVery nice nose of mulberry, cacao and dark chocolate.Score range14.90 - 15.00
TasteMedium body. Still quite immature with tannin. Mulberry and chocolate in flavour. Balance and very tasty with a nice finish.Average score14.95
Last tasted26th January 2017Point this date15.00
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSecundum
Niepoort
Vintage2001
ColourBlack in colour.Number of tastings1
BouquetJuicy and berry bouquet.
TasteFull bodied and lots of tannin. Very fruity. Hard to swallow and appreciate at this moment.
Last tasted3rd November 2003Rating this dateImpressive
CommentAt the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen.

Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseSilval
Quinta do Noval
Vintage2001
ColourStill quite dark but yellow mature rim in colour.Number of tastings2
BouquetSweet liquorice, candy and cream candy in the nose.Score range15.40 - 15.75
TasteMedium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite elegant and very tasty with a quite complex, lovely and long finish. Easy to drink, like and appreciate.Average score15.58
Last tasted3rd November 2023Point this date15.75
CommentTasted at home with the family.
TastersSAI, JB, SS
HouseVista AlegreVintage2001
ColourBlack and youthful in colour.Number of tastings4
BouquetDark cherry and mulberry in the nose with dark chocolate and liquorice.Score range15.00 - 15.50
TasteMedium body. Quite immature with still lots of tannins. Mulberry and liquorice in flavour. Nice and quite attractive finish. Will be interesting to follow.Average score15.38
Last tasted22nd January 2018Point this date15.50
CommentAt the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen.
TastersSAI, JB, SS

Last tasted:

2nd March
Bioma Vinha Velha
Niepoort 2016
Blackett 2013
Boeira 2021
Burmester 1992
Burmester 2020
Butler-Nephew 2003
Butler-Nephew 2017
Butler-Nephew 2020
Dalva
C. da Silva 2016
Dow 1994
DR 2002
DR 2013
Quinta dos Malvedos
Graham 2012
Kranemann 2009
Kranemann 2018
Maynard 2016
Niepoort 2015
Pocas Jr 2018
Portal 2000
Portal 2007
Quevedo 2021
Quinta do Bomfim
Dow 2009
Quinta do Cachao
Messias 1982
Quinta da Cavadinha
Warre 2006
Quinta da Devesa 2018
Quinta da Devesa 2019
Quinta do Javali 2017
Quinta do Noval 2021
Pacheca 2012
Pacheca 2016
Pacheca 2017
Pacheca 2019
Quinta do Pego 2015
Quinta do Pego 2016
Quinta do Pego 2020
Quinta da Prelada 2008
Quinta da Prelada 2016
Quinta da Prelada 2020
Quinta da Romaneira 2005
Quinta da Romaneira 2008
Quinta da Romaneira 2016
Quinta da Romaneira 2021
Quinta Seara d’ Ordens 2015
Quinta do Seixo
Sandeman 2019
Quinta Senhora da Ribeira
Dow 1999
Quinta das Tecedeiras 2016
Quinta de Terra Feita
Taylor 2005
Quinta de Terra Feita
Taylor 2008
Quinta de Vargellas
Taylor 2012
Quinta de Vargellas
Taylor 2015
Rozes 2016
Sandeman 2000
Sandeman 2016
Sequeirinha 2020
San Leonardo 2017
Taylor 2003
Vau
Sandeman 2000
Vieira de Sousa 2019

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