Echezeaux 2012 Gros Frere et Soeur

Professional reviews

Vinous (91)

Sweet spices, dried flowers, rose petals, mint and licorice all meld together in the 2012 Echezeaux. This is the roundest and most polished of the four Grand Crus in the range. Silky tannins support the succulent, resonant finish. The Echezeaux should start drinking well a few years after release.

Burghound (91)

The wood treatment is prominent if not dominant as the spicy aromas of cassis, anise and hoisin are able to be appreciated. There is good richness to the bigger and more powerful medium-bodied flavors that possess both good volume and punch on the lingering and mouth coating finish where the oak influence resurfaces. The supporting tannins are ripe and about the only nit is the hint of backend warmth. This should be approachable young if desired.