2002 Red Burgundy
Vinexpo Chicago
Tasted Monday, June 28, 2004 by Vino Me with 4,291 views
Introduction
Approximately 42 Burgundy producers held a special tasting of their wines in conjunction with Vinexpo. The tasting was held in Chicago and together with a number of other WS board members, I signed up for this free event. Both white and red wine was poured and they came from about 3-4 different vintages. Many 2002 Red Burgundy wines were poured and I tried to limit my tasting to these wines to get through as many of them as possible.
The 2002 Burgundy vintage has been heralded as outstanding. WS has rated the vintage at 92-96 points. WA has rated the Cote de Beaune at 90 points and the Cote de Nuits at 93 points. I tried these wines shortly before the WA article on the 2002 Burgundies came out. The wines poured at this tasting were just recently bottled for the most part. Although I do not have much experience with Burgundy, they tasted rather young with good acidity and tannins in my opinion. I have no opinion on how this vintage compares to prior years but it tasted like a fine vintage to me.
2002 Edmond Cornu & Fils Ladoix Vieilles Vignes 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Ladoix
This small estate was started in 1875 and owns 13.5 hectares in various communes. This is a full bodied wine with rich black cherry and berry notes. Rather complex with firm tannins. 89 points.
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2002 Pierre André au Château de Corton André Gevrey-Chambertin Champlain 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
From one of the largest vineyards in the region. Rich red color. A bordeauxlike nose. Notes of black fruit with dry tannins which last on the finish. Medium to full bodied. Very nice. 92 points.
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2002 Maison Champy Pernand-Vergelesses 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses
This comes from a small commune in the Northern end of the Cote de Beaune. A light bodied wine and very elegant. Notes of subtle red fruit. 90 points.
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2002 Domaine Chofflet-Valdenaire Givry 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Givry
The Chofflet family has been making wine for 5 generations on their small 12.35 hectare estate. This had a funky nose. Medium red color and a lighter body. Marinated fruit notes with some herbaceousness. 85-86 points.
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2002 Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Irancy Les Mazelots 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côtes d'Auxerre, Irancy
Light purple color. A smooth wine with unique tropical fruit notes to go with the sweet candylike red fruit and raspberry notes. 89-91 points.
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2002 Dufouleur Père & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
A forward wine with simple fruit and a slightly moldy character. Medium bodied. Not sure what to make of this. 86-88 points.
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2002 Bouchard Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Made from various vineyards in the Cote de Nuits. Young tasting. Full mouth feel with ripe fruit and dry tannins. An intense effort. 91-93 points.
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2002 Bouchard Père et Fils Santenay 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay
Made from vineyards with chalky soil. Gripping tannins with berry and cherry notes. Long finish. 91 points.
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2002 Bouchard Père et Fils Monthélie 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Monthélie
Made from a 2.91 hectare property owned by this estate. Pierre Rovani gave this an 87-88. Ripe stewed fruit. Primarily cherry. Medium bodied. 89-90 points.
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2002 Louis Latour Aloxe-Corton Domaine Latour 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton
From various vineyards surrounding this town. Medium to light bodied. Moderately tannic with cherry and currant notes. Dry finish. 89-90+ points.
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2002 Paul Garaudet Monthélie 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Monthélie
45 year old vines from 3 parcels around this town. Vanilla nose. Medium bodied. A nutty character with currant and raspberry notes. 88+ points.
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2002 Jean-Philippe Marchand Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
40+ year old vines from hillside sites. Despite its somewhat light color this is a deep and complex wine. Currant, nutty and oak notes. Well done. 91-92+ points.
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2002 Louis Latour Marsannay 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Marsannay
Good value. A light ruby red color. Smooth with cherry and smokey fruit notes. Light to medium bodied. 86-87 points.
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2002 Louis Latour Gevrey-Chambertin 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
A medium red color. Moderately tannic with a medium body. Notes of red and black berry. Nice finish. 88-90 points.
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2002 Louis Latour Corton-Grancey 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
The best of the 2002 Latour wines I tried but pricey. This is a monopole site for Latour. Aromatic wine. Notes of rich plum and black fruit with an underlying wet earthiness. Long finish. Medium to full bodied. 92+ points.
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