"The 2001 Filhot is distinctly pallid in color. The light, airy nose lacks presence and complexity, offering light lemon verbena and chai scents that blow away in a light breeze. The palate is medium-bodied with sour orange peel, apricot and citrus fruit on the entry and a waxy texture, though it is missing complexity and freshness on the finish." -Neal Martin
Robert Parker
RP85
"The Filhot 2001 has a light and rather herbaceous bouquet that seems anaemic compared to its peers. The palate is simple and light, gathers some momentum towards the finish but is rather one-dimensional given the quality of the vintage. Even blind, I knew this was Filhot, and resigned myself to another frustrating under-performance." -Neal Martin
