1997 Echezeaux
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The medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1997 Echezeaux offers aromas that suggest sweet black fruits covering a slice of cinnamon and vanilla-dusted French toast. Full-bodied, concentrated, and complex, this is a powerful wine crammed with Chinese black tea, licorice, blackberry jam, stone, earth, and bacon-like flavors. Its admirably long finish boasts copious quantities of sweet tannins drowning in waves of fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2010+. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; (212) 490-9300.
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The Wine Advocate
Pierre Rovani
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The medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1997 Echezeaux offers aromas that suggest sweet black fruits covering a slice of cinnamon and vanilla-dusted French toast. Full-bodied, concentrated, and complex, this is a powerful wine crammed with Chinese black tea, licorice, blackberry jam, stone, earth, and bacon-like flavors. Its admirably long finish boasts copious quantities of sweet tannins drowning in waves of fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2010+. Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate # 125, Oct 1999
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.