Grands Echezeaux 2005 Joseph Drouhin

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (93)

Drouhin’s 2005 Grands-Echezeaux smells of black raspberry, wood smoke and cocoa powder, exhibits a tight, tart black raspberry fruit concentration underlain by charred meat and wet stone on the palate, and a vigorous, bright, intensely smoky, spicy finish. The vivid fresh raspberry and cherry character makes for a fascinating and alluring counterpoint to the wine’s lush, creamy texture and expansive palate presence. The tannins are ample yet unobtrusive. I would count on this being worth retaining in one’s cellar for 15 or more years.

Winespectator (94)

Meaty, earthy aromas and flavors, with accents of cherry and berry, are followed by a dry, firmly structured finish. Though ripe and classy, this has completely shut down.