2002 Wine

Wine Spectator, 93 points: A core of mineral-accented smoke, spice and honey notes is wrapped with flavors of glazed apricot, lemon preserves and candied ginger in this vibrant and well-balanced version. Creamy, with a lasting finish. Drink now...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: A beautiful success for a right bank 2002, the dedication and perfectionism of the Perses is evident in this medium to full-bodied, deep ruby/purple-tinged offering. Sweet aromas of mocha, black cherries, cassis, and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: (RP90-92 points) Rated, no tasting note given. - Robert Parker

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 99 points: ...a blackberry liqueur-like intensity with chocolatey richness intermixed with blackberries raspberries and cherries. The unctuous texture refreshing acidity and sweet tannin frame-up this magnificent wine...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Performing better from bottle than at any time in cask (which of course is the objective of great winemaking, isn’t it?), this wine reveals a dense ruby/purple color in a style somewhat reminiscent of the 1988 but with...

Decanter, 95 points: (95 points) Another tricky vintage affected by hail and rain during the growing season, but saved by a stretch of sunshine at the end of the summer. This wine is herbaceous but delightful, very elegant and fine. It has...

Wine Enthusiast, 91 points: A lovely, juicy wine with black tannins and immense fruits. Watch this wine develop over 10 years.

TheWineCellarInsider.com, 95 points: Elegant, refined, charming and displaying more ripeness than you'd expect from the vintage, after a 2 hour decant, the wine opened with cassis, cigar box, blackberry, cedar wood, earth, stone and forest floor aromatics...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: Along with Petrus, Clos l’Eglise is one of the finest wines of the vintage in Pomerol. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sumptuous perfume of mocha, fudge, vanilla, black cherries, espresso, and plums, a...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: A terrific effort, this classic blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as a complex bouquet of cedar, spice box, black cherries, and cassis. With...