Winemaker Notes
"The 2002 Reignac exhibits a saturated purple color as well as copious quantities of sweet black currant fruit intertwined with espresso, cocoa, and toasty oak characteristics. Medium-bodied and deep, with loads of concentration along with background spice and structure, it should drink well for 10-12 years. One cannot praise proprietor Yves Vatelot enough for the extraordinary quality he achieves from this Bordeaux Superieur vineyard."
-Wine Advocate 88-91 Barrel Sample
-Wine Advocate 88-91 Barrel Sample
Professional Ratings
In most of France, wines are named by their place of origin and not by the type of grape (with the exception of Alsace). Just like a red Burgundy is by law, always made of Pinot noir, a red Bordeaux is a blended wine composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Depending on the laws of the village from which the grapes come, the conditions of the vintage and decisions of the winemaker, the blend can be further supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and in rare cases, Carmenere. So popular and repeated has this mix of grape varieties become worldwide, that the term, Bordeaux Blend, refers to a wine blended in this style, regardless of origin.
WWH351RE022_2002 Item# 79742