2002 Lucien Le Moine Charmes-Chambertin

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  7/29/2016 - duchamp wrote: 91 Points

  Bright ruby red, subtle nose of mushroom, candied cherries, clove and stewed plum, bright but round on the attack followed by spicy but straightforward red and black fruit, a little reduction on the finish with primary red fruit, juicy acidity and hints of chalky earth
  
  Purchased 11 yrs ago for $50. At that price, the wine performs. I now see Le Moine Grand Crus go for $250, on an average vintage mind you. For my taste, price far exceeds quality.

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  12/18/2015 - Christine Havens wrote: 90 Points

  As the 2002 Lucien le Moine Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru develops in the glass it starts off with more classic notes of forest brambles, freshly turned tilth, dried rose petals and red fruit. The impression evolves, however, to darker black cherries and even a whiff of dark chocolate powder. On the palate, tart, high-toned red forest berries, dried cranberry and spice, along with an iron-tinged, metallic finish. My only criticism of this wine is that it falls short on the finish, that metallic note is predominant too, leaving me to wonder if this bottle had perhaps seen some temperature fluctuations during storage.

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