2020 Echezeaux
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The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru takes time to meld together in the glass. This has darker fruit than Comte Liger-Belair, earthy with touches of iodine and a seaweed trait. This is slightly richer than the aforementioned wine. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous texture, opulent and a little Tuscan in style. It is thoroughly enjoyable and luxuriant, though it just misses some typicité. A hint of balsamic appears on the aftertaste. How outrageous do you like your Echézeaux? Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru seems likely to surpass its 2019 counterpart. Bursting with aromas of plums and raspberries mingled with notes of rose petal, incense, sweet spices, peonies and orange rind, it's full-bodied, multidimensional and textural, with a velvety attack, terrific concentration and a long, expansive finish. Deep and complete, with exquisitely refined tannins,