2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru
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The 2002 Montrachet is not especially notable in this tasting, its showing clouded by the memory of a spectacular bottle tasted last year. There is plenty of richness in the orange peel, crème brulée and apricot jam flavors. At the same time, this bottle is a touch evolved and also short on the palate. The 2002 can be epic, but fortune does not smile on this bottle.vIn 2002, the fruit was brought in on September 25, the last day of the harvest.
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The Wine Advocate
Pierre Rovani
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The 2002 Montrachet is about as profound as a wine can be on this planet. Bold, voluptuous and racy in the glass, the 2002 is opulent but never heavy in any way. The wine just floats on the palate as it captivates all the senses with its extraordinary beauty. There is only one problem with the 2002. It is too young. Although stratospheric today, it is likely to only improve from here. In 2002, a quick flowering and balanced weather conditions resulted in a healthy crop. Once again, the Chardonnay was the last fruit to be brought in.
The bright light straw-colored 2002 Montrachet bursts from the glass with spices, white pepper, pears, and flowers. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and lush, its oily-textured character offers broad, ample layers of tangy apples, pulp-laden pears, anise, toasted nuts, and ginger snaps. This wine has superb depth, complexity, and length. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018. Importer: Wilson Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.