Is the 2002 La Mission Haut Brion at buy at $100?
Is the 2002 La Mission Haut Brion at buy at $100?
Just found three well-stored bottles for $100 at a small, non-internet store.
Are these a buy? I'm not a label buyer (for the most part). I know these are a buy given the producer's regular prices, but what about what's in the bottle?
Are these a buy? I'm not a label buyer (for the most part). I know these are a buy given the producer's regular prices, but what about what's in the bottle?
Re: Is the 2002 La Mission Haut Brion at buy at $100?
Mindful that I have not had it, the pundits average 90-92, FWIW. CellarTracker says average price now at auction is about 140. Reasonable buy.
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I think that is a bargain Patrick.
But if you substitute in 2002s Leoville Lascases or Palmer, wines of similar calibre it wouldn't be quite so obvious.
But I definitely would.
But if you substitute in 2002s Leoville Lascases or Palmer, wines of similar calibre it wouldn't be quite so obvious.
But I definitely would.
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Buy like the wind.
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Yes, for LMHB it's a good price. But the vintage isn't. I would buy something else, never been impressed by any 2002. So fancy LMHB, buy! Fancy great wine or even QPR...Nooo!
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Roel quite a few of us could give you a list as long as our arms of 2002s we have been impressed with. Mostly left banks. Wines like my favourites: Leoville Lascases, Leoville-Barton...but plenty more
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Roel I'm a huge fan of 2002 left bank.
The most classically styled clarets since '88.
The most classically styled clarets since '88.
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Talking of LMHB I was digging around in my cellar today, which means crawling around on my belly, and I stumbled across a 1986 LMHB I didn't know I had. I guess if it was a 1086 it might be ready to drink.
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I got the excellent 2002 Leoville Barton on the shelf for $35 back in the day.
Parker gave the 02 LMHB 'only' 89 pts (he was worried about the tannins), which means Houndsong would be all-in.
Parker gave the 02 LMHB 'only' 89 pts (he was worried about the tannins), which means Houndsong would be all-in.
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I have a case of the 2002 Leoville Barton unopened in my cellar.
2002 was the year He rated Pape Clement ahead of both Haut Brion and LMHB for the first time ever.
I've had all three wines from 2002. They are all outstanding, warranting much higher than the 89s he gave to both LMHB and HB.
2002 was the year He rated Pape Clement ahead of both Haut Brion and LMHB for the first time ever.
I've had all three wines from 2002. They are all outstanding, warranting much higher than the 89s he gave to both LMHB and HB.
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We had the 2002 Haut Brion in Dallas at the BWE convention a couple years ago, Ed and I each brought a bottle.
There were two or three other vintages of Haut Brion there as well.
The '02 was my favorite.
There were two or three other vintages of Haut Brion there as well.
The '02 was my favorite.
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You're tempting me, guys. I admit, Parker's score made me pause, and I usually expect a fantastic wine for $100. But this could be a real sleeper.
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Glad you love your 2002's. Had my share and (mostly) liked them, not raved about them. I truely love 1988 btw. I just want to spend my money on2003, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Maybe some 2004's too.
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Im buying as much 2010 as I can these days.
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That's when 89 points meant something. Those were the days.Blanquito wrote:I got the excellent 2002 Leoville Barton on the shelf for $35 back in the day.
Parker gave the 02 LMHB 'only' 89 pts (he was worried about the tannins), which means Houndsong would be all-in.
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Me too. Love the vintage on all levels, from humble Cru Bourgeois to GCC. 2009 is good too, but I prefer the crunchy style of '10.JimHow wrote:Im buying as much 2010 as I can these days.
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If this is as good as '04 then u have quite the deal
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Haven't tasted 2002 but LMHB tends to outperform in lesser years, so given track record and the fact that 2002 is drinking better/more classically than the vintage is generally given credit for, I would go for it.
SF Ed
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Re: Is the 2002 La Mission Haut Brion at buy at $100?
The PC price for 2002 Haut Brion.
Of course we got it for $100 back in the day.
2002 Haut Brion 299.99
95-100 Wine Spectator: '"Wow. Super aromas, with blackberries, minerals, currants and licorice. Full-bodied, with an amazing core of fruit and fine tannins. Very long. Exceptional wine."
I think it is much closer to the WS100 than the RMP89.
Of course we got it for $100 back in the day.
2002 Haut Brion 299.99
95-100 Wine Spectator: '"Wow. Super aromas, with blackberries, minerals, currants and licorice. Full-bodied, with an amazing core of fruit and fine tannins. Very long. Exceptional wine."
I think it is much closer to the WS100 than the RMP89.
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