2015 Grands Echezeaux
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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. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Grand Echézeaux Grand Cru has a little more horsepower on the nose vis-a-vis the Echézeaux, with copious red cherries, kirsch, blueberry and hints of violets coming through with aeration. The palate is smooth and sensual on the entry, quite plush in style but with very well-judged acidity. With impressive tension from start to finish, this is a Grands Echézeaux with the class of some of the more illustrious practitioners of this vineyard and it should easily age over the next 20-25 years without problem.
About the producer
Although the Bichot family settled in the region in 1350, Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot. Today the producer is one of Burgundy’s most respected, making wines from both its own vineyards and with purchased fruit.