Echézeaux Grand Cru Reviews

In this vintage, Echézeaux reveals an extra edge of really ripe, full fruits. They are balanced by the firm wood- and spice-laden structure, with the tannins and intense acids adding the final touches. Age this over 7–8 years.

Delicate in its rose petal perfume that parallels the wine's sweet earthiness, this is, in fact, quite solidly built, though all its heft seems hidden beneath the surface. A contrast of deep and somber structure with fresh-cut cherry fruit, this has the substance and length of flavor to benefit from long aging.

In contrast to all of the prior wines, here there is enough oak to fight somewhat with the otherwise attractively spicy and ripe black fruit liqueur aromas. To be clear, the wood is not dominant but neither is it discreet. There is good richness and volume to the moderately concentrated flavors that possess good complexity but here too the wood comes up on the mouth coating and lingering finish that is supported by a slightly chewy finish. There is good material and the phenolics are clearly ripe so this will probably harmonize in time though at present it's awkward as there is also a touch of backend warmth. My score offers the benefit of the doubt as the persistence is indisputably impressive.

This offers vanilla, sandalwood and caramom scents, evolving as this develops on the palate. Wild cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are backed by a solid base of tannins, rendering this red muscular and graceful. Needs time. Best from 2016 through 2030.