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Subregion | France > Burgundy > Côte de Nuits > Vosne-Romanée |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
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A huge step up. Rich dense black purple, the nose has more in common with Brûlées than Echezeaux. This is pretty much majestic, completely filling the middle palate, with a huge weight of glorious ripe pinot, yet still with abundant freshness. Tasted: October 2017
**Note: from a .50 ha parcel with vines that range from 20 to 60 years of age with the average being about 25 years old**
Like the Echézeaux there is a background trace of reduction though again it's not so intrusive to materially detract from the notably ripe but equally restrained aromas of black cherry, rose petal, cassis and a wide range of spice elements. Also like the Ech this is a big, muscular and concentrated effort with excellent size, weight and punch to the broad-shouldered flavors that culminate in a palate coating, serious and strikingly long finish. This is even more firmly structured and at least moderate patience will be necessary. Once again, my rating offers the benefit the doubt that the reduction will disperse after a few years of bottle age.
There is an interesting hint of mandarin orange to the notably ripe but equally restrained aromas of black cherry, rose petal, cassis and a wide range of spice elements. Like the Ech this is a big, muscular and concentrated effort with excellent size, weight and punch to the broad-shouldered flavors that culminate in a palate coating, serious and strikingly long finish. This is even more firmly structured and at least moderate patience will be necessary. Drink: 2031+