2002 Billecart-Salmon, Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 1x750ml

Vinous 96+

The 2002 Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is rich, unctuous and exuberant, but it also needs time to be at its best. I have seen that with previous releases, and have no doubt that will be the case here as well. At nearly twenty years of age, the 2002 remains very young. To be sure, the low dosage of 1 gram per liter adds to a feeling of austerity that suggests the wine requires further cellaring. Ash, graphite, menthol and mineral notes complement a core of rich Pinot fruit nicely. (Originally published in May 2021) [Antonio Galloni, 23/11/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2042