2002 Latour, Pauillac 12-Pack in OWC

Name: 2002 Latour, Pauillac 12-Pack in OWC
SKU: 2054929
Price: 7895 USD
Availability: PreOrder
Rating: 96 (3 reviews)

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96RP

96VN

96WS

$7,895.00

Pre-Arrival: Estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 1/31/2027.

4 Available for Purchase

Wine Advocate

Reviewed April 2005

The wine of the vintage? There are only 10,000 cases of this extraordinarily rich, dense 2002 that is as powerful as the 2003 (even the alcohol levels are nearly the same, 12.85%) . It is dark ruby/purple to the rim, with notes of English walnuts, crushed rocks, black currants, and forest floor, dense, full-bodied, and opulent, yet classic with spectacular aromatics, marvelous purity, and a full-bodied finish that lasts just over 50+ seconds. Huge richness and the sweetness of the tannin are somewhat deceptive as this wine seems set for a long life. Administrator Frederic Engerer seems to be more pleased with what Latour achieved in 2002 than in any other recent vintage. Hats off to him for an extraordinary accomplishment in a vintage that wouldn’t have been expected to produce the raw materials to achieve something at this level of quality. (RP)

Professional Reviews

Vinous

Review Date: 07/2016

One of the most pleasant surprises in this tasting, the 2002 Latour is just beginning to show the full breadth of its aromatic complexity, but it is also has more than enough depth to drink well for several decades. Tar, graphite, incense and smoke open up in the glass in a Latour that leans towards the more delicate, feminine side of things. Silky tannins add polish and creaminess through to the finish. The 2002 is surprisingly delicious today for a young Latour, but it also has the pedigree and density to age nicely for decades. (AG)

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 03/2005

Loads of ripe currants, licorice and toasted oak on the nose. Subtle yet impressive. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit and chewy tannins. Big and juicy. Deep midpalate for a 2002. This is the wine of the vintage. A solid, classic Latour that needs bottle age. *Top 100 of 2005, Collectible* (JS)

Notes

96 points Robert Parker: "The wine of the vintage? There are only 10,000 cases of this extraordinarily rich, dense 2002 that is as powerful as the 2003 (even the alcohol levels are nearly the same, 12.85%) . It is dark ruby/purple to the rim, with notes of English walnuts, crushed rocks, black currants, and forest floor, dense, full-bodied, and opulent, yet classic with spectacular aromatics, marvelous purity, and a full-bodied finish that lasts just over 50+ seconds. Huge richness and the sweetness of the tannin are somewhat deceptive as this wine seems set for a long life. Administrator Frederic Engerer seems to be more pleased with what Latour achieved in 2002 than in any other recent vintage. Hats off to him for an extraordinary accomplishment in a vintage that wouldn’t have been expected to produce the raw materials to achieve something at this level of quality. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2045." (04/05) 96 points Wine Spectator. NOTE - This is a pre-arrival (futures) item. The 2002 Bordeaux futures will be bottled from May 2004 to July 2004 (approx.) and sent here sometime between September 2004 and May 2005 (with few possible exceptions delayed further). When the wines arrive we will contact you (via US Postal Service) to request shipping instructions.

Details

Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends
Origin	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Bottle Size	12 x 750 mL in original wooden case
SKU	2054929

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