2002 Bordeaux Blend Wine

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: 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...

Wine Spectator, 91 points: Aromas of currant bush berries and sweet tobacco follow through to a full-bodied palate with medium tannins and a long finish. Lovely texture to this wine...

Wine Spectator, 94 points: Fabulous aromas of crushed berries with cassis and blueberries and hints of spice. Full-bodied and very rich with a wonderful tannin structure. Long and exotic.

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Complex aromas of blackberries tobacco and cedar follow through to a full-bodied palate with ripe velvety tannins and a long caressing finish. Very beautiful. Best after 2009. -JS

Wine Spectator, 95 points: Bubbling over with crushed berries currants and spices with tobacco notes. Beautiful. Full-bodied with gorgeously velvety tannins and a long finish of pretty fruit. This is a racy yet elegant Lafite. Classy...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, 94 points: Good saturated ruby-red. Tight nose hints at currant and smoky oak. Highly concentrated, densely packed and built to age. As young as it is, it also shows a lovely velvety texture rare for this vintage. Finishes with...