Harlan 2002 Harlan Estate

Harlan 2002 <span>(Magnum)</span> <a href='/wine/united-states/napa-valley/harlan-estate/'>Harlan Estate</a>

ex Vat € 2.198,00
in Vat € 2.659,58
Volume Magnum
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Classification Cru Classe
Type Red
Brand Harlan Estate
Vintage 2002
Country United States
Region Napa Valley
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume 0,75
Condition From Original Wooden Case
Label Perfect
Drinkable -2035
Stock 0
Condition From Original Wooden Case
Label Perfect

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (100)

believe the 2001 Harlan Estate and 2002 Harlan Estate’s 100 point scores represent the first time I have given perfect ratings to two successive wines produced in the New World. However, the styles of the two wines couldn’t be more different as each reflects its particular vintage. The 2001 is a classic, long-lived, backward wine with most of its potential concealed at present. On the other hand, it is impossible to resist the flamboyant, extroverted 2002 Harlan Estate’s charm, richness, and overall seductive personality. This profoundly complex wine exhibits notes of cedar, black currant liqueur, scorched earth, smoke, and graphite. Incredibly broad, sweet, full-bodied, opulent, and voluptuous, it literally has everything one could ever want in a great Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine. Already drinkable, it promises to evolve effortlessly for 25-30 years. This prodigious offering is worth mortgaging the farm! Bill Harlan, winemaker Bob Levy and consulting oenologist Michel Rolland have achieved spectacular results in an amazingly short time at this estate in the western hills overlooking the Oakville corridor. The introduction of a second wine, The Maiden, has allowed this team to ratchet up the level of the grand cru. From over 40 acres of vineyard, only 1,500-1,600 cases of Harlan Estate and 800 cases of The Maiden are produced. In order to keep quality at such an extraordinary level, I suspect production will never go much higher.

Winespectator (99)

Approaching perfection. Wonderful perfumed and floral aromas, with rich cassis, blackberry and wild berry fruit scents. On the palate those flavors are intense and vibrant, creating a mouthcoating sensation and finishing with a persistent aftertaste and rich, integrated tannins.

BOW (9.75)


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