2002 Bouchard Pere & Fils Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Argillieres 1er Cru
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Good red-ruby color. Red- and blackcurrant aromas, along with chocolate and smoked meat. Sweet, bright flavors of cherry, licorice and minerals. Offers inner-mouth perfume in a way that most 2003s can't match. Finishes quite firm, thanks to sound acids and underlying minerality. Still a bit youthfully reduced.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Dark cherries and stones are found in the aromatic profile of the 2002 Nuits-St.-Georges Clos des Argillieres (domaine). This outstanding wine is powerful, medium to full-bodied, structured, and deep. Loads of candied red cherries, intermingled with roses and stones, baste the taster’s palate, lingering for over 25 seconds. This satin-textured effort is concentrated, ripe, and has the capacity for aging. Drink it between 2007 and 2017. Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 888-7575
Quite introvert, but some good truffley interesting notes on the nose. Lots of fruit and then lots of fine tannins. Very correct, but fun, too. (JR)
About the producer
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.