2014 Gerard Mugneret, Echezeaux Grand Cru 1x75cl

JancisRobinson.com – 17+

Five barrels. Racked (like Suchots). Dark crimson. Intense nose with good freshness. Fruit weight only moderate but great balance. Firm framework. Some refinement. Savoury. Racy. Lots of refined tannin. [10/11/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2040

Robert Parker – 91-93

The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru will be matured in 40% new oak and includes 40% whole cluster fruit. It has a strict and quite linear bouquet, timid at first but then it unveils subtle cold stone/limestone scents intertwined with blackberry, raspberry and allspice aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannin, plenty of dark cherry and raspberry fruit-tinged with dark chocolate (from the new oak) with a grainy, slightly austere finish. It just needs to develop a little more flesh once in bottle; however, Pascal has overseen here a sensual Echézeaux that should age in consummate style. [28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035