The fruit is a touch darker than the Echézeaux, offering cherry, licorice and sandalwood aromas. This is also less forthcoming and tight, with a refined structure and plenty of finesse, suggesting greater potential for aging.—Non-blind 2004 DRC tasting (February 2007). Best from 2010 through 2025.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Grands Echézeaux Select to Add

Initial animal, rustic aromas blow away after a few minutes. On the palate, pure fruits are dominant, just hinting at some of the typical 2004 pepper character. It’s a spicy, complex wine, with excellent acidity right through the finish, and always firm. ——R.V.(3/1/2007)—— 92