Echezeaux Grand Cru 2021The 2021 Echzeaux Grand Cru from Philippe Pacalet exemplifies the sophisticated nature of this esteemed grand cru while reflecting Pacalet's minimal intervention approach and the precision of the cooler vintage. The nose is wonderfully complex yet precise, offering an array of red fruits and subtle dark berries, intertwined with exotic spices and delicate floral notes characteristic of great Echzeaux. The aromatic profile shows remarkable clarity and

thyme and verbena

interpreted through Pacalet's natural winemaking philosophy

Lafite-Rothschild always develops and meliorates in barrel during its élevage and I suspect this will ultimately turn out to be a regal Lafite-Rothschild

richly textured and fruity

Fattened chicken

and subtle spices characteristic of this distinguished terroir

with red fruit notes carrying through

This has a soft and refined

concentrated and muscular flavors that terminate in an overtly rustic finale

There are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying a wonderful glass of wine

taut and linear with immense precision towards the extended mineral-soaked finish

plenty of charm but also very good backbone