1996 Echezeaux
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This wine displays rich, earthy, and mocha cream scents as well as a full-bodied, ample, lively, structured, juicy, and extremely well-balanced personality. Its complex flavor profile is composed of red and black cherries, minerals, toast, and beef blood whose flavors linger throughout its long and refined finish. Projected maturity: 2002-2009. Represented by Russell Herman, Berkeley Heights, NJ; tel (908) 771-9082. Various Importers, including V.O.S. Selections, NY; Fedway, NJ; Classic Wines, MA; Glazers, TX; Vintage Wines, IL; De Gustibus Imports, WA. Also a Peter Vezan Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42-65-42-93).
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Excellent deep color. Roasted black raspberry and a reduced hint of animal fur on the nose. Firmly built and juicy; lean and still rather closed in on itself. But long and classy on the subtle finish, which features firm but not excessive tannins.