...Don't be afraid to afford this four to five years in bottle. Very fine...."
From lieu-dit Les Treux, Julien's 2018 Echezeaux Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with scents of cherries and wild berries mingled with burning embers, rich soil tones, orange rind and peonies. On the palate, it's full-bodied, broad and layered, with a rich...
A tannic and structured red with dried-strawberry, stone and cedar character. Medium-to full-bodied, chewy and muscular — yet polished and well-formed. Drink or hold. Better in 2020 but so classy now.
Brownish brick colour. Exuberant and intense nose with aromas of jammy fruit well combined with aromas of black plum, liquorice and spice. Smooth and elegant in the mouth, with rm silky tannins merging wonderfully into a dense and refreshing finish.
Served chilled, it reveals all its finesse and sophistication, especially when drunk with desserts made with caramel, dried fruit and spice, such as caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tarte tatin, crème brulée and medium-strength cheeses. Best served at a temperature between 12 and 14°C.