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Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Mar 2005

Medium red. Game and smoke aromas, with a whiff of currant leaf and a strong impression of soil tones. Big, chewy and lush, but with rather reticent flavors of licorice, minerals, menthol and earth. This is all potential today, finishing very subtle, long and strong, with terrific clarity, freshness and grip.

Critic Scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
90-93/100

Allen Meadows, Burghound

91
91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 - 93 points
Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate
Score 90-93/100 · Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate, Jun 2004

I loved the 2002 Le Corton (domaine). A structured, powerful wine with loads in reserve, it reveals aromas reminiscent of spice-laced red cherries, stones, and fresh herbs. On the palate, this medium-bodied effort has outstanding depth, concentration, and length. Cherry pits and fleshy black raspberries are intermingled with rocks as well as blackberries in its complex flavor profile. Projected maturity: 2007-2015.

90 - 93 points
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Score 90-93/100 · Allen Meadows, Burghound, Apr 2004

Classic Corton in style and weight with big, muscular and powerful flavors and a strong earth and game-infused nose. This wine is consistent with many '02 wines from this appellation as the tannins are dense yet refined and sophisticated. I particularly like the highly complex, delineated and precise finish and this has the potential to be a great wine that should drink well over 2+ decades.

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Bouchard Père & Fils - Producer
Bouchard Père & Fils

Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.

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