The 2002 boasts an inky/purple color along with notes of graphite, violets, blackberries, creme de cassis and hints of charcoal and barbecue in addition to a full-bodied, multilayered mouthfeel that builds incrementally with great purity, staggering fruit concentration, and a long, velvety, 50+-second finish. This prodigious effort should continue to drink well for 20+ years.
2002
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2002 6x75cl 100/100 RP
Top Score: 100!
“great purity, staggering fruit concentration, and a long, velvety, 50+-second finish.”
Price IN BOND
£2,550.00 6 x 75cl Bottles
1 in stock
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2002 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
96 points Wine Spectator
Rich flavors fan out, the way you hope for, coating the palate with layers of currant, fresh earth, mineral, cedar, tobacco, mocha, black licorice and espresso. The tannins are firm and the structure built for a longer haul. Very much in its infancy still at age 10, it finds that unusual bridge between dense Napa fruit and a Bordeaux build. *Ranked #1 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2005, Collectible*
18 points Jancis Robinson
Glowing blackish purple. Silky smooth texture with a little putty notes on the nose. Hint of something roasted but very much more integrated and silky than the 2001. Already broachable. Lip smacking. Pure. Not shy though!
Drinking Window: 2012 – 2032
