2002 Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac (1.5 L)
SKU #1072479
92 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A classic second wine that shows outstanding potential, the dark ruby/purple-colored 2002 has notes of cedar wood, black currants, earth, and truffles in a medium to full-bodied, supple-textured, beautifully concentrated style that can be drunk now or cellared for 10-15 years. (RP)
(4/2005)
90 points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Good deep red-ruby. Cool aromas of raspberry, currant, black olive and spicy oak. Sweet, sexy flavors of redcurrant, tobacco, nuts and dried herbs. A bit more compact today than the 2004, but finishes with suave tannins and very good grip. Showing a bit of an acid edge following the bottling. 90+ Points (ST)
(5/2005)
Decanter
The second wine of Chateau Latour. Good display of spice and rich fruit, highly expressive. Great depth of flavours on the palate, rich and opulent, with well rounded tannins. Powerful.
(3/2005)
Wine Spectator
Pretty aromas of blackberries, vanilla and cherries follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with good tannins and a fresh finish. Nice wine. (JS)
(3/2005)
K&L Notes
90 Points from Neal Martin: "Tasted blind at Farr's 2002 Bordeaux tasting. This has a lifted, ebullient liquorices-scented nose with ripe black cherries and blueberries to the fore. Good definition. Full-bodied on the palate with a succulent entry, very ripe and sweet with noticeable glycerine and spice the cloaks the structure underneath. Very smooth and succulent on the finish. Moderate length. This is a polished, you could almost say over-polished, Pauillac, but it hits the spot. Tasted October 2009."