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Grands Echézeaux, Domaine du Clos Frantin 2015

Tasting Notes

Here the even riper nose is relatively similar to that of the Echézeaux but with hints of mocha and stewed plum. There is excellent concentration to the sappy big-bodied flavors that possess better verve on the markedly firm and clearly built-to-age finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. I'm not wild about the nose as it lacks a bit of freshness at present but the underlying material is really very impressive such that this may eventually harmonize.

93
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (69), January 2018

Cask sample. 17 months in oak, 45% new. Mid crimson. Oaky spice perfectly entwined with fresh, peppery dark-red fruit. Dry, firm, compact tannins but this is absolutely gorgeous – fully structured and yet perfectly filled out with pure, elegant, dark fruit. Superb balance and length. Drink between 2022-2035.

18.5
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, December 2016
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