Sixth bottle from a case purchased at auction in 2008. Pristine condition. Mature but lively appearance; fresh and youthful nose, clean and transparent, cranberries and rosehips, nutty autumnal warmth, good depth; crisp and energetic palate, lighter than its 14% ABV would suggest, elegant balance between souplesse and finely grained tannins; fresh fruit (red currants, cranberries) on the long finish suggests that this has at least another decade to go. It does not have the authority or complexity which one expects from a Chambertin, but it will be a long-lived wine on a more modest level.
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2002 DOMAINE LOUIS CHAMBERTIN LATOUR CUVEE HERTIERS LATOUR GRAND CRU- initially this was hot on the palate and I had the thought to look at the label, got sidetracked and never got there; the fruit was more mature as in the tertiary stage showing up as dried blueberry and wild cherry; some spice, earth and mushroom notes also were present; it was medium to full bodied; the heat lessened with time in the glass, but still it was an undesired distraction.
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As Chambertin goes, this is on the simpler side but is there ever any "bad" Chambertin? This is definitely further along in development than I expected. Showing secondary notes, with a loamy, mushroom and forest floor but still a hint of red fruit. A touch of cooling menthol and perhaps even a little bit of salinity. While this will probably stay in the drinking window for a few years, with the aging arc, I would probably drink 'em if you got 'em.
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Tasting at Le Cheri (Le Cheri, Philadelphia): Tasted side by side with an 05 Jadot Latricieres, which again showed a great contrast despite just three years of age difference. This showed a developing nose of forest floor, truffles, red cherry, and a little raspberry. The development notes made this interesting, but still a bit simple for Chambertin. Lovely long finish.
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The cool and mineral nose displays nice smoke and spice, redcurrants and rosehip, hint of undergrowth, good depth; fresh and slender palate, transparent, the phenolics are masculine without being drying, could do with more concentration even if it gains weight with oxygen, but it has a lovely balance and the vibrant acidity is very appetising; light but persistent finish, good length. If you forget the grand name on the label for a moment, this is a jolly good Gevrey - if it were a Premier Cru, I would not be dissatisfied. Drinking well now, with time in hand - until 2022 perhaps?
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Really well balanced as expected from a Grand Cru. Underwhelming on expected complexity so would probably not pay up for this. On the nose, red cherry, dried cherry, red currant, earthy spice, hint of brandy, dried earth. Palate follows well lots of dried note repeat. Mediums across the board, tannins very well integrated. Pairs well with Christmas turkey.
Possible ripening issues in this vintage apparent.
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Revisited after two years. Impressive mineral energy and freshness, very together but without a lot of stuffing or weight, considerable tannic grip, some redcurrant and red berry fruit, just a little tertiary development, undergrowth, good persistence of flavour and length. Good wine, not a great Chambertin but hints at its noble terroir. Drinking well, no hurry. Completely intact on the second day, just slightly more tertiary. I am guessing that this might become a gentle, mature Burgundy in five years' time.
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Retail bottle, held 3 years. Masculine, full color, and confident in a simple manner. Austere, gaining power. Like a very good mason. Nice length. interesting nose did not develop beyond earthy spice. If you seek charm, complexity and intrigue from your Pinot, you will not find it here, but what it has comes though in earnest.
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Last tasted 4 October 2009, rather awkward then. Has developed into an elegant and balanced wine with rich, even velvety fruit, noble wood, typical 2002-freshness, sève, charm and good depth, nicely tannic. Does not display the majesty, weight and authority of a full-blooded Chambertin but is a good Gevrey - PC perhaps rather than GC. Drink now - 2017.
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Lacks intensity and expression, high quality oak, minerals, cold tea, leafy, a bit muffled; light, correct, estery cherries, leafy; correct but light and no hints of the majesty of a true Chambertin; a puzzling wine.
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3/26/2023 - brianakrin wrote: 91 Points
Rich dark crisp,earth and iron, enuf fruit, short finish. H?
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12/26/2020 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
Sixth bottle from a case purchased at auction in 2008. Pristine condition. Mature but lively appearance; fresh and youthful nose, clean and transparent, cranberries and rosehips, nutty autumnal warmth, good depth; crisp and energetic palate, lighter than its 14% ABV would suggest, elegant balance between souplesse and finely grained tannins; fresh fruit (red currants, cranberries) on the long finish suggests that this has at least another decade to go. It does not have the authority or complexity which one expects from a Chambertin, but it will be a long-lived wine on a more modest level.
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8/1/2017 - Blake Brown wrote: 85 Points
2002 DOMAINE LOUIS CHAMBERTIN LATOUR CUVEE HERTIERS LATOUR GRAND CRU- initially this was hot on the palate and I had the thought to look at the label, got sidetracked and never got there; the fruit was more mature as in the tertiary stage showing up as dried blueberry and wild cherry; some spice, earth and mushroom notes also were present; it was medium to full bodied; the heat lessened with time in the glass, but still it was an undesired distraction.
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1/20/2017 - jrobs7777 wrote:
As Chambertin goes, this is on the simpler side but is there ever any "bad" Chambertin? This is definitely further along in development than I expected. Showing secondary notes, with a loamy, mushroom and forest floor but still a hint of red fruit. A touch of cooling menthol and perhaps even a little bit of salinity. While this will probably stay in the drinking window for a few years, with the aging arc, I would probably drink 'em if you got 'em.
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1/20/2017 - ews3 wrote: 91 Points
Tasting at Le Cheri (Le Cheri, Philadelphia): Tasted side by side with an 05 Jadot Latricieres, which again showed a great contrast despite just three years of age difference. This showed a developing nose of forest floor, truffles, red cherry, and a little raspberry. The development notes made this interesting, but still a bit simple for Chambertin. Lovely long finish.
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10/1/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
The cool and mineral nose displays nice smoke and spice, redcurrants and rosehip, hint of undergrowth, good depth; fresh and slender palate, transparent, the phenolics are masculine without being drying, could do with more concentration even if it gains weight with oxygen, but it has a lovely balance and the vibrant acidity is very appetising; light but persistent finish, good length. If you forget the grand name on the label for a moment, this is a jolly good Gevrey - if it were a Premier Cru, I would not be dissatisfied. Drinking well now, with time in hand - until 2022 perhaps?
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12/7/2014 - CAQC wrote: 89 Points
Really well balanced as expected from a Grand Cru. Underwhelming on expected complexity so would probably not pay up for this. On the nose, red cherry, dried cherry, red currant, earthy spice, hint of brandy, dried earth. Palate follows well lots of dried note repeat. Mediums across the board, tannins very well integrated. Pairs well with Christmas turkey.
Possible ripening issues in this vintage apparent.
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1/10/2014 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
Revisited after two years. Impressive mineral energy and freshness, very together but without a lot of stuffing or weight, considerable tannic grip, some redcurrant and red berry fruit, just a little tertiary development, undergrowth, good persistence of flavour and length. Good wine, not a great Chambertin but hints at its noble terroir. Drinking well, no hurry. Completely intact on the second day, just slightly more tertiary. I am guessing that this might become a gentle, mature Burgundy in five years' time.
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2/2/2012 - City Wine Journal wrote: 90 Points
Retail bottle, held 3 years. Masculine, full color, and confident in a simple manner. Austere, gaining power. Like a very good mason. Nice length. interesting nose did not develop beyond earthy spice. If you seek charm, complexity and intrigue from your Pinot, you will not find it here, but what it has comes though in earnest.
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1/24/2012 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
Last tasted 4 October 2009, rather awkward then. Has developed into an elegant and balanced wine with rich, even velvety fruit, noble wood, typical 2002-freshness, sève, charm and good depth, nicely tannic. Does not display the majesty, weight and authority of a full-blooded Chambertin but is a good Gevrey - PC perhaps rather than GC. Drink now - 2017.
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10/4/2009 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
Lacks intensity and expression, high quality oak, minerals, cold tea, leafy, a bit muffled; light, correct, estery cherries, leafy; correct but light and no hints of the majesty of a true Chambertin; a puzzling wine.
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