Grands Echézeaux, Domaine Georges Noellat 2023

This isn't quite as ripe as the Echézeaux with a brooding nose that features spiced plum, red raspberry and exotic tea notes. The powerful, concentrated and exceptionally rich broad-shouldered flavors possess plenty of muscle as the dense but fineof muscle andll of which are cellarings full apogee.ry firm effort will requirethe context of the appellation, all wrappe mouth coating tannins will require all of 12 years to completely resolve even though I suspect that it will be approachable in its youth. I very much like this as it's a harmonious effort with lovely depth and length. (Drink starting 2025)

The vines are believed to be around 100 years old. They have notably long bunches, I am told. Just two barrels, which are new. Mid ruby purple, and all whole bunch, with the big stem removed and the berries snipped into little clouds. The Grands Echezeaux delivers a nose that does indeed scream whole bunch, so some may find a touch vegetal but it works for me. Significant intensity on the nose, dark red cherries, striking length, but atypical. Lightest chocolate note to finish. Drink from 2032-2040.