2002 BURGUNDY VINTAGE REPORT
An extremely good red Burgundy vintage with some unquestionably great wines which have good colour, concentration and acidity. Overall quality in line with 1999. Brief look at the conditions. Following a fairly rare white Christmas, remaining cold for many weeks - good for the dormant vines and killing the bugs. Spring was mild, budding early. The weather during the crucial flowering period was uneven: a good start, a pause and then beneficial warmth. The summer was dry, the end of August and early September rain causing some worries. Strong northerly winds dried the vines and concentrated the fruit. Thereafter warm (not hot), sunny weather ensured perfect harvesting conditions from mid-September (around the 11th in the Côte d'Or) and an 'Indian summer'. Small crop, the smallest since 1988. Ripe grapes, thick skins, good colour, soft tannins and excellent acidity. All the hallmarks of a top wine. M.B.
Romanée-Saint-Vivant--Vintage 2002
12 bottles per lot
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PRISTINE CASES OF 2002 FROM DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI FROM THREE GRAND CRU VINEYARDS
Romanée-Saint-Vivant--Vintage 2002
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
In six-bottle original wooden cases
Tasting Note: Mocha, toasted oak, and roasting spices are discerned in the nose of the light to medium-bodied 2002 Romanée-St.-Vivant. Its suave, silky-textured attack reveals impressive black cherry and blackberry flavours intermingled with café au lait as well as violets. This light to medium-bodied wines mid-palate has terrific mouth-feel yet its lengthy finish displays some firm tannin that will require patience. Drink it between 2009 and 2016. Wine Advocate 153, June 2004
12 bottles per lot
Romanée-Saint-Vivant--Vintage 2002
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
In six-bottle original wooden cases
Tasting Note: Mocha, toasted oak, and roasting spices are discerned in the nose of the light to medium-bodied 2002 Romanée-St.-Vivant. Its suave, silky-textured attack reveals impressive black cherry and blackberry flavours intermingled with café au lait as well as violets. This light to medium-bodied wines mid-palate has terrific mouth-feel yet its lengthy finish displays some firm tannin that will require patience. Drink it between 2009 and 2016. Wine Advocate 153, June 2004
12 bottles per lot