Echezeaux du Dessus Grand Cru 2017An exuberantly floral suffused nose speaks of a plethora of spice elements on the black cherry and wood toast aromas. There is impressive density to the suave, round and dense larger scaled flavors that also coat the palate with dry extract before culminating in a powerful yet refined and sneaky long finish. This too should amply repay at least some forbearance. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Bottle Size: 750ml

with mineral notes complementing the persistent fruit

the second showing demonstrating a little more red fruit character

this 100% Merlot boasts a dark purple color as well as a sweet perfume of mocha

This wine captures both the distinctive character of Marsannay's terroir for white wines and Charlopin's ability to craft wines of precision and clarity

There is something almost Musigny-like here (written as a complement incidentally--why not be compared to the greatest Burgundy Grand Cru

Cabernet Sauvignon 35%

with a sublime elegance on the nose

bringing much needed water to each of the parcels

benefiting from the warmth and ripeness of the 2022 vintage

offering both immediate pleasure and sophistication

The finish is long and authoritative

elegant profile