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Echezeaux 2006 75cl

AOC Grand Cru | Côte de Nuits | Burgundy | France
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2001 2006
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92 Robert Parker
From a southwestern appendage of its appellation – wedged between Les Suchots and Beaux Monts (and part of the former estate of Grivot's aunt, Jacqueline Jayer) – a 2006 Echezeaux smells of cherry and red currant, game, and an unusually alkaline minerality. This displays depth, breadth, yet also vivacious interplay on the palate. Ample tannins remain fine-grained and in no way block the juicy expression of fresh berries and red meat in a long finish. I wonder whether this will ever equal the mysterious allure of its Suchots or Beaumonts counterparts, but I would suggest giving it 2-3 years in bottle and then plan on following it for at least half a dozen more.
91 Wine Spectator
There's lovely purity and focus to the black cherry, black currant and mineral flavors. Though rich, there's a firm underpinning of tannins and spicy oak, followed by a nice lingering aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2021. 90 cases imported. –BS
Producer
Domaine Jean Grivot
The Grivots have been part of the Burgundian landscape for quite a few generations. The current Grivot at the domaine is Etienne who took over from his father, Jean, in the early 1980s. One of the more transformational domaines, it could be said that they have had at least four different styles in the past three decades. Jean was known for an elegant style which maybe did not show all the vintage's potential in lesser years. In the 1980s after Etienne took over, he was interested in understanding the potential of his vines deeply and hired controversial oenologist, Guy Accad, who encouraged maximum extraction in color, fruit and tannin. Guy stayed until 1992 as Etienne was ready to move onto other things, and began producing wines that could be considered a bit more generous than his Accad phase. Since the 2005 vintage, he has moved on again, preferring to focus on wines that are incredibly pure, poised and as he says, 'with lots of energy' while retaining admirable density. His vineyard holdings are nothing short of impressive with 3 Grand Crus (including Richebourg) and 9 Premier Crus - 6 from Vosne, plus various village wines. As his aim is to never stop improving, his domaine is one to continue to watch.