This didn't show very well the day I was chez Latour as it was clearly tired and there was quite a bit of unabsorbed SO2 on the nose. Still, the underlying material is so strong that it doesn't require a great deal of imagination to see where this will be in a year or two. Despite the bottling fatigue, this is still a very powerful, deep and sappy wine with intense minerality and a long finish. Drink 2008+.

– Burghound.com, Issue 15. Tasted: Jul 2004

Wine Advocate February, 2004

Spicy stones can be discerned in the aromatics of the 2002 Corton-Charlemagne. Light to medium-bodied, fresh, and revealing impressive depth as well as concentration, it displays liquefied rock, pear, and apple flavors throughout its lengthy character. Notes of roasted herbs and minerals make their presence felt in its long, suave finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2012.