2002 Red Bordeaux
2002 was a small harvest that has yielded some first-rate, well-structured, stylish wines, especially from the Médoc and the Graves, with the best wines requiring considerable cellaring before they reach their peak.
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Chateau Lynch-Bages,
Drink now,
A classic offering posessing the weight of the 1999... this structured, tannic 2002 offers a dense ruby/purple color, medium to full body, and the tell-tale Lynch Bages black currant and earthy nose. There is good power on the attack, mid-palate and finish. It will need 2-3 years of cellaring, and should age nicely for 12-15 years. If more texture and length develop with bottle age (and they should), this wine will merit an outstanding score. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Oct 2003
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Oct 2003
Chateau Latour,
Ready, but will keep,
Latours 2002 reinforces its reputation as an iron fist in a velvet glove of a wine. A dense brooding cassis and pain-grill nose introduces a very big wine with fantastic mouth-watering flavours and a long sleek finish. The 2002 has a litheness of sweet fruit and structured tannins that differentiates it from recent vintages.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild,
Ready, but will keep,
Only 41% of Lafites production made its way into the grand vin in 2002 such is the commitment to quality here. This has an obviously classy perfumed nose with a fresh and appealing purity. This is replicated on the serious palate with its lashings of ripe strawberry and black cherry fruit, new oak and firm tannins. From a relatively restrained start the wine develops beautifully in the mouth, with smoky dark fruit and tobacco hints leading to a firm, long finish. This is a strong candidate for wine of the vintage in 2002.
Chateau Batailley,
Drink now,
This has always been one of the best value wines in Bordeaux, but in 2002 Batailley has excelled itself. A slightly gamey, restrained nose is followed by a weighty, balanced palate with concentrated plum and blackcurrant fruit and harmonious but firm tannins, especially on the long finish. Cold maceration, which accentuates the fruit, and a long vinification, increasing the colour, alcohol and tannins, all helped make this such a notable success. Drink 2009-2015.
Chateau Pichon Lalande,
Ready, but will keep,
If Latour, Lafite and Mouton are the Kings of Pauillac, then Pichon-Lalande is the Queen. As one would expect, this is an incredibly sophisticated wine. An explosive palate of fine, ripe, plump red fruit presents itself in an immediately appealing but stylish fashion. Crisp acidity runs through the wine, from its attractive sweet attack to its long, firm finish. This exceptional Pichon will mature extremely well.
Chateau Palmer,
Ready, but will keep,
Tasted at the Grand Vin Masterclass in January 2010 Deep garnet colour. Quite a plumy / spicy nose giving aromas of cinnamon, cloves and mace plus a whiff of sweaty saddles A hint of cedar still poking through. Nicely structured with a backbone of high acidity and a medium to firm level of fine tannins. Long savoury / gamey finish.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - eRobertParker.com - In Asia Mar 2010
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - eRobertParker.com - In Asia Mar 2010
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