Echezeaux 2019 AF Gros

Professional reviews

Vinous (94)

The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru is slightly more reserved on the nose, though it is delineated and focused and the oak is neatly integrated. Displaying perhaps slightly less fruit concentration vis-à-vis Château de Marsannay's Echézeaux, the palate is medium-bodied with pliant and fine tannins. There is a mixture of red and black fruit, sea salt, black pepper and sage, followed by satisfying "peacock's tail" on the finish. All the while, it maintains sufficient structure that should safeguard longevity. Very fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.

Burghound (93)

Subtle though hardly imperceptible wood influence frames the overtly spicy aromas of plum, violet, lavender and Asian-style tea. The dense, powerful and solidly mineral-driven bigger-bodied flavors flash outstanding length on the moderately complex finale. This is an appealing combination of refinement and power.

Jasper Morris (94)

50% whole bunch which they have been doing here for a while, and two-thirds new wood. Glowing mid purple. The sample is taken from new wood, which one can see on the nose but not to excess. Bouncy raspberries, something a little smoky behind, showing a bit awkwardly at this early stage, though not without promise.

BOW (8.50)