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Vintage information 2002:

A very good result - for both red and white wines - saved by good harvest weather conditions that concentrated the juice in the grapes.
Reds and whites are clean with good acidity, and perhaps a step lower concentration than the great 99's, but these 2002's were fantastic drinking from the first day - the reds today are more angular and acid-forward, they really need time.
Some worry about p.ox is already surfacing in whites...
Jan.2010

2002 Prieur-Brunet, Chassagne-Montrachet MorgeotNov. 2005
Medium cherry-red. A nose of red fruits, a shade of something green and a little caramel on standing. The palate has racy acidity, medium tannin but comes across as a little harsh and woody – perhaps the tannins have a bit of green about them. Good enough to drink but disappointing in the context of the ‘average’ 2002.
2002 Prieur-Brunet, Meursault CharmesMar. 2005
Pale lemon yellow. The nose starts with a quick blast of citrussy fruit with a deep, tight mineral core. The palate is a little fat and sweet with an aniseed twist. There’s just a hint of oak causing some harshness – but this is young. The length is good with a slightly creamy edge. Not bad at all!
2002 Prieur-Brunet, Meursault CharmesJul. 2004
Very pale colour with an understated nose of faint oak and melony notes. Really good acidity and a little fat too. The fruit is quite high toned and supported by a slightly grainy base of oak that intrudes slightly onto the quite long, aniseed finish. The oak will of course fade to leave a well made and interesting wine, but it’s not so exciting at this tender age.