A dark, immensly tannic wine at this stage, this has firm, powerful dry fruit. It is still just feeling its way at this stage, a wine that can last 15–20 years at least.
— R.V.
(9/1/2004)
This beautifully perfumed wine shows structure, dark tannins as well as great charm. The acidity is layered with black fruits and dry tannins. Age for 7–8 years or more.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
All the dark, brooding, intense character of Echezeaux is here. It is a magnificent wine, packed with sweet fruit, bold strokes of flavor, a stream of tannin and red fruit acidity at the end. It should age well, and long. Imported by Henriot, Inc.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)
Here is an ageworthy wine, a proper grand cru. The spice from the wood is the dominant factor to begin with, and this needs more time to integrate. But already, the fruit is impressively ripe and jammy, a fruit salad of black and red berry fruits. The tannins are dark, brooding away in the background. Keep this wine at least five years, probably 10.
— R.V.
(12/31/2008)
Smoky, rich, this wine packs a powerful punch of vibrant black cherry fruits, and generous sweet tannins. It is big, muscular, the structure wide and open. It shows richness and opulence, brought into line by a firm, youthful structure that needs five years or more to age.
— R.V.
(12/31/2008)
A structured wine, with great density of fruit, richness of texture and at the same time acidity. Its black fruit and red berry flavors are pure and very linear while also giving the wine a full-bodied character.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
Very structured and firm, this has the weight, richness and power that is typical of Echézeaux. It’s the tension between the tannins and the ripe black fruits that give this wine its great aging ability and depth of flavor. It needs at least six years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
A powerful wine, filled with rich, solid fruit, high tannins and shot through with dark plums, flavors of toast and a layer of acidity.
— R.V.
(9/1/2004)