Michael Pronay > wrote in
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>
> Btw: My best 2001, tasted in April 2002 from cask, not taking into
> account premiers and garagistes: La Tour Carnet (94/100).

Michael,

I purchased two bottles of La Tour Carnet 2001 at Lavinia when I read you
comments and have not regretted it at all. The first bottle, drunk two
months ago was marvelous, specially for the price (about 20 euros retail).

I managed to convince a local retailer to purchase it and now it is
available in my city. A few bottles more to lay down and see how it
develops.

However, I do not think that it is the best 2001 that I have tasted.
Leoville Barton 2001 (I suppose this fits into the "premiers" category you
mention) has more structure and substance and, while a bit tight now, I
think it is going to be a better wine, which is not surprising considering
it costs 50 euros retail in Spain.

Another however, and, probably, my only doubt about La Tour Carnet 2001. I
felt that somehow it lacked Bordeaux character. It tasted a bit like an
internationalized wine (Bernard Magrez touch?). What do you think about
this?

Best,

Santiago