Vintages 2002

Wine Advocate #163 - Feb 2006

Score : (90-93)

The star of the 2002 La La’s is the 2002 Cote Rotie La Landonne. Aromas of burning embers, scorched earth, truffles, and black cherries are followed by an unexpectedly deep, rich wine that is best consumed over the next 12-15 years. Drink: 2006 - 2021 . Robert Parker.

Wine Spectator - Oct 15, 2006

Score: 94

Slightly firm at first, but then almost gushes with pure, silky raspberry fruit, followed by notes of iron, tobacco and semisweet chocolate. Beautifully done. Drink now through 2021. 665 cases made. Designation: Collectibles. James Molesworth.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Jan/Feb 05

Score : 89-92

Deep, saturated red-ruby. Ripe, highly aromatic nose combines raw currant, gunflint and pepper. Then quite tightly wound and a bit youthfully disjointed, with flavors of crushed currant and fresh herbs. This was the first time we destemmed these vines, since the stems were so green, noted Philippe Guigal. Today the wine's oak tannins have not yet knit with its fruit. And yet, like La Mouline and La Turque, this would appear to offer limited aging potential by the standards of these wines. Stephen Tanzer.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Jan/Feb 07

Score : 92 

Ruby-red. Deep, smoky, earthy aromas of cherry, chocolate and licorice. Refreshingly bitter cherry flavor is joined by a late note of graphite and supported by solid but unobtrusive tannins. This has real power and grip, finishing with deep dark fruit flavors and excellent length. Josh Raynolds.