Tasting Notes
Vinous 91
The 2020 Echezeaux Grand Cru, which comes from Echezeaux du Dessus and Quartiers de Nuits climats, does not quite work for me on the nose. It feels distant, aloof and lacks a bit of vitality. The palate is much better with grainy tannins, crunchy red fruit and an appealing bite on the finish. The aromatics do improve, so I will give it this the benefit of the doubt.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2038
Burghound 92
A very ripe nose offers up notes of chocolate, poached plum, spice and noticeable wood and menthol influence. The supple, round and easy-going medium-weight plus flavors also possess good density while coating the palate on the lingering, complex and reasonably well-balanced if somewhat grippy and borderline rustic finale. This is definitely a ripe Ech, indeed there is a trace of warmth, and it’s not really the style that I prefer. With that said, it possesses good quality and is a wine that should be approachable after 5 to 7 years if desired.
JancisRobinson.com 17+
Cask sample. Deep, intense, very plush on the palate. Fresh acidity allied to dark-berry fruit. Spice notes. Lots of weight here. Lives up to the grand cru (and Echezeaux) name. (AWH)
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2034
