2002 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Cuvee Duvault-Blochet 1x750ml

Vinous 89

(a blend from the second harvest of the estate’s various vineyards; Villaine noted that the ’99 version of this wine did not include the second harvest from Romanee-Conti) Good full red. Fruit-driven aromas of plum and spice. Perfumed and sweet in the mouth, with an enticing spiciness but without quite the fine grain and density of texture of the estate’s other wines. With a bit less volume, this conveys an impression of stronger acidity, even if the numbers don’t show it. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/03/2005]

Robert Parker 91

Pale crimson hue. A fresh, sharp almost citrus nose with notes of cherry and sea-salt. Lovely balance on the palate with crisp acidity. Wild strawberry and cherry. Very focused, very lively. Quite spicy, perhaps with a touch of dryness on the finish. Lovely poise on this wine. Perhaps better than the 1999? Drink from, well now actually! Tasted February 2005. [Neal Martin, 02/01/2005]