2002 Rol Valentin St Emilion

89 pts - Wine Advocate

["The dark plum/purple-tinged 2002 has completely closed down since bottling. It reveals a restrained but promising bouquet of licorice, truffles, black fruits, and sweet new wood. With medium body, fine richness, and moderate tannin, it requires 1-3 year

90 pts - Wine Spectator

["Attractive cherry, currant and vanilla oak aromas follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with soft tannins and a fresh finish. Finesse and deft winemaking here. This is one of the region's handmade, serious wines. Best after 2007. –JS WS"]

89 pts - Vinous

["Moderately saturated red-ruby. Black raspberry, smoky oak and animal fur on the nose. Suave flavors of candied dark berries, coffee liqueur and minerals, with a peppery nuance. Less sweet than either the 24 or 23 examples but nicely fleshy for 22. I'd d

Producer: Rol Valentin
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Saint Emilion
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