Wine 2002 Bordeaux

The 2002 Bordeaux vintage bears witness to the resilience and skill of Bordeaux winemakers, offering a classic year of restraint, balance and elegance despite a challenging growing season. Often overshadowed by more celebrated vintages, 2002 offers unique appeal with its refined structure, vibrant acidity and nuanced fruit profiles. This vintage yielded a below-average harvest, yet the wines produced from it demonstrate the finesse and traditional charm for which Bordeaux is renowned. From the powerful red wines of the Left Bank, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, to the accessible yet complex wines of the Right Bank, and including the dry, concentrated white wines of Pessac-Léognan, the 2002 Bordeaux vintage has something to satisfy every wine lover. The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac, though more selective, also shine for their rich, honeyed character. 

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Chevalier 2002
8 in stock
73224
Red
75cl
88/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Chevalier 2002

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Poujeaux 2002
4 in stock
76637
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
87/100
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Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Poujeaux 2002

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Reynon Vieilles Vignes 2002 Blanc
8 in stock
59751
White
75cl
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Bordeaux | Bordeaux

Reynon Vieilles Vignes 2002 Blanc

€20.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€17.00 ex-VAT
Olivier 2002 blanc
3 in stock
88196
White
75cl
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Bordeaux | Pessac léognan

Olivier 2002 blanc

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Beauséjour Bécot 2002
5 in stock
94141
Red
75cl
88/100
90/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Beauséjour Bécot 2002

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Chevalier 2002
4 in stock
95840
Red
75cl
88/100
88/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Chevalier 2002

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2002
3 in stock
104779
Red
75cl
87/100
86/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2002

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Vieux Château Certan 2002 OWC
12 in stock
108218
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
93/100
92/100
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Vieux Château Certan 2002 OWC

€168.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€140.00 ex-VAT
Fombrauge 2002
2 in stock
112698
Red
75cl
90/100
88/100
15/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Fombrauge 2002

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Clos Fourtet 2002
12 in stock
113742
Red
75cl
90/100
85-88/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Clos Fourtet 2002

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Lagrange 2002
1 in stock
113755
Red
75cl
89/100
92/100
16/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Lagrange 2002

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
La Pointe 2002
6 in stock
113768
Red
75cl
86-88/100
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

La Pointe 2002

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Léoville Poyferré 2002
1 in stock
120533
Red
75cl
90/100
89/100
17/20
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Poyferré 2002

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Poujeaux 2002
6 in stock
121518
Red
75cl
Top Shoulder
87/100
88/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Poujeaux 2002

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Figeac 2002
4 in stock
122126
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Very slightly damaged back label
88/100
17/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Figeac 2002

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Saint Pierre 2002
9 in stock
122140
Red
75cl
89/100
89/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Saint Pierre 2002

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Lynch Bages 2002 OWC
12 in stock
122881
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
93/100
17/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lynch Bages 2002 OWC

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Beauregard 2002
4 in stock
122882
Red
75cl
87-88/100
88/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Beauregard 2002

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Beychevelle 2002
11 in stock
129407
Red
75cl
86/100
88/100
15/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Beychevelle 2002

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Carbonnieux 2002 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
3 in stock
129414
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
86/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Carbonnieux 2002 - PROMO -5% !

€28.50 inc-VAT per bottle €30.00 inc-VAT -5%
€23.75 ex-VAT
Fonbadet 2002
5 in stock
129426
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
15/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Fonbadet 2002

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Lagrange 2002
4 in stock
129448
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
89/100
92/100
16/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Lagrange 2002

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Lagrange 2002 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
5 in stock
129449
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
89/100
92/100
16/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Lagrange 2002 - PROMO -5% !

€51.30 inc-VAT per bottle €54.00 inc-VAT -5%
€42.75 ex-VAT
Lagrange 2002 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
3 in stock
129450
Red
75cl
Damaged
89/100
92/100
16/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Lagrange 2002 - PROMO -10% !

€48.60 inc-VAT per bottle €54.00 inc-VAT -10%
€40.50 ex-VAT
Léoville Poyferré 2002
4 in stock
129452
Red
75cl
90/100
17/20
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Poyferré 2002

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Les Hauts de Lynch Moussas 2002
1 in stock
129453
Red
75cl
88/100
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Les Hauts de Lynch Moussas 2002

€24.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€20.00 ex-VAT
Tertre 2002
1 in stock
129481
Red
75cl
89/100
16/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Tertre 2002

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Tour de Pez 2002
6 in stock
129486
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Tour de Pez 2002

€24.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€20.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 2002
1 in stock
130169
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged back label
91/100
91/100
18/20
17.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 2002

€504.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€420.00 ex-VAT
Beauregard 2002
2 in stock
131512
Red
75cl
87-88/100
88/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Beauregard 2002

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Tour Carnet 2002
2 in stock
131621
Red
75cl
87/100
17/20
15/20
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Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Tour Carnet 2002

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Cheval Blanc 2002
1 in stock
131777
Red
75cl
90/100
92/100
16.5/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Cheval Blanc 2002

€456.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€380.00 ex-VAT
La Louvière 2002
1 in stock
131794
Red
75cl
85/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

La Louvière 2002

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Lafite Rothschild 2002
1 in stock
131800
Red
75cl
94/100
95/100
18/20
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lafite Rothschild 2002

€516.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€430.00 ex-VAT
L'Enclos 2002
1 in stock
131804
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

L'Enclos 2002

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Bellevue 2002
New
3 in stock
132931
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Bellevue 2002

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Cantenac Brown 2002
New
3 in stock
132934
Red
75cl
88/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Cantenac Brown 2002

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Haut Bages Libéral 2002
New
3 in stock
132945
Red
75cl
89/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Haut Bages Libéral 2002

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
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Weather conditions for the 2002 vintage

Bordeaux’s 2002 vintage was shaped by erratic weather that tested the region’s producers. A mild winter gave way to a cool, wet spring, delaying flowering and causing uneven fruit set, particularly affecting Merlot through problems such as poor fruit set and uneven berry development. The summer months brought further challenges, with cool temperatures, cloudy skies, and intermittent rain in July and August slowing ripening and leaving some grapes unevenly ripe. The vintage was rescued, however, by a dramatic shift in September, when warm, dry conditions arrived just in time. This late-season sunshine, which lasted into October, allowed the grapes, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, to reach phenolic ripeness, bringing balance and depth to the harvest. Picking began on September 24, and producers who carefully sorted their fruit reaped the benefits of this late improvement. Ultimately, the weather of Bordeaux’s 2002 vintage favored the most meticulous producers, yielding wines with fresh acidity, firm tannins, and surprising quality from a season that could have disappointed.

Left Bank

The Left Bank shines as the star of Bordeaux’s 2002 vintage, with Cabernet Sauvignon taking center stage in the Médoc and Pessac-Léognan. These wines stand out for their firm tannins, fresh acidity, and classic structure, offering refined elegance reminiscent of the great 1988 vintage. In Médoc communes such as St. Julien, Pauillac, and St. Estèphe, the wines remain youthful and tannic but reward patience with developing complexity. Château Latour stands out as the pinnacle of the vintage, delivering a powerful, harmonious wine that critics hail as one of 2002’s finest First Growths. Other notable names, including Château Margaux and Château Haut-Brion, produced deep, balanced wines, ideal for anyone seeking a quintessential Bordeaux experience. Pessac-Léognan also excels in dry whites, with estates such as Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Château Pape Clément producing vibrant, aromatic wines with mineral notes and exceptional aging potential. For buyers exploring the 2002 Bordeaux vintage, the Left Bank offers outstanding options that combine tradition and value, making it a compelling choice for any collection.

Right Bank

On the Right Bank, Bordeaux's 2002 vintage reveals a different personality, with Pomerol and St. Émilion producing wines that are approachable early yet offer depth for patient collectors. Merlot suffered from uneven ripening because of the cool, wet summer, but the best producers, who rigorously selected their fruit, managed to create wines with ripe fruit, supple tannins, and aromatic complexity. In Pomerol, Château Pétrus and Château La Conseillante delivered balanced, approachable wines with a touch of finesse, while Château Lafleur offers a denser, more striking profile that stands out. St. Émilion has successes such as Château Cheval White and an exceptional Château Ausone, praised by critics for its elegance and harmony. Although some wines show a slight greenness from underripe Merlot, the best 2002 Right Bank examples offer immediate pleasure and the potential to evolve gracefully over time. These wines appeal to buyers seeking versatility and charm in their Bordeaux purchases.

Sauternes: Sweet wines from the 2002 vintage

Sweet wines from Sauternes and Barsac in Bordeaux’s 2002 vintage tell a mixed but rewarding story. The season was not ideal for widespread noble rot, as dry September weather limited botrytis. However, selective harvesting after the October rains allowed the best estates to produce rich, balanced wines with intense honeyed fruit and lively acidity. Château d’Yquem and Château Suduiraut lead the way, crafting luxurious wines reminiscent of the 1996 vintage, with concentrated flavors and refined finishes. Though produced in smaller quantities, these sweet whites offer an opulent experience that appeals to collectors and dessert-wine enthusiasts. Rated above average to excellent by critics, the 2002 Sauternes are ready to enjoy now and offer an accessible introduction to Bordeaux’s sweet-wine tradition. For those looking to buy 2002 Bordeaux sweet wines, these bottles combine rarity and quality at reasonable prices.

Critics’ reviews

The Wine Advocate’s Vintage Guide offers valuable insight into the 2002 Bordeaux vintage, rating its subregions from above average to excellent. Margaux, St. Julien, Pauillac, and St. Estèphe received an 88T for their still-tannic, youthful reds, while Pomerol (85E) and St. Émilion (87E) were praised for their early approachability. Barsac and Sauternes earned an 85R, indicating that they are ready to enjoy, and Pessac-Léognan’s reds and whites reached an 87T for their concentrated elegance. Although Robert Parker missed the initial en primeur tastings because of the Iraq War, he later praised standout wines such as Château Latour, calling it a highlight of the vintage. Critics also singled out Château Mouton Rothschild as one of the year’s best, alongside Léoville Barton and Ausone for their balance and depth. These 2002 vintage ratings underscore its ability to deliver quality at affordable prices, making it a smart buy for Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking critically acclaimed bottles without breaking the bank.

Why buy 2002 Bordeaux wines?

There are countless reasons to buy 2002 Bordeaux wines today. This vintage offers a rare blend of classic Bordeaux character and exceptional value, appealing to seasoned collectors and casual wine drinkers alike. Cabernet Sauvignon-based reds from the Left Bank offer structure and longevity, while Right Bank wines are approachable and charming. Pessac-Léognan’s dry whites dazzle with their freshness and minerality, while Sauternes sweet wines offer luxurious richness. Much less expensive than blockbuster vintages such as 2000 or 2005, 2002 Bordeaux wines remain affordable while delivering excellent quality. Famous names such as Latour, Margaux, and Pétrus offer prestige at a fraction of their usual price. These wines are largely ready to drink now, making them perfect for immediate enjoyment, though the best examples promise further development for those who prefer to cellar them. Whether you’re building a collection or buying a bottle for dinner, the 2002 Bordeaux vintage combines tradition, quality, and affordability in a way few others can. Add these gems to your cart and savor the elegance of a classic Bordeaux vintage.

With its balanced profiles, standout producers, and attractive prices, Bordeaux’s 2002 vintage is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. Explore our selection and buy 2002 Bordeaux at the best price to experience the timeless allure of this remarkable year.

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