Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017An exuberantly fresh and spicy nose speaks of various red berries, especially red currant, along with hints of sandalwood and Asian style tea. There is fine intensity to the solidly concentrated medium bodied flavors that terminate in a noticeably warm and slightly clipped and short finish. This is presently somewhat awkward and while it could well come together, I suspect that the warmth will always be apparent. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape

A cool and highly restrained nose only grudgingly reveals notes of red and dark currant

Good stuff here and while firm

I suspect that the warmth will always be apparent

Mild wood and strong reduction presently dominate the nose

nicely focused with a feminine and elegant finish that are positive omens once this finished

from the unique Armand de Brignac dosage which is aged for one year in French oak barrels

the nose being powerful

The 2013 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru that unlike the Charmes-Chambertin had finished its malolactic fermentation

Macaroni cheese and macaronade (a pasta bake with meat)

This too would make a savvy choice for an upper level house red

Note well that this is a very structured

A perfect champagne for an aperitif or to accompany red fruit desserts