Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru 2000

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

Tasted blind at the domaine, the millennial Echezeaux has an attractive nose of wild strawberry, field mushroom, touches of dried blood and lemon peel. It is fresh, but not a complex Echezeaux. The palate is vibrant and tense, brittle tannins lending this a slightly chalky texture but just lacking the length that one hopes for, as if scalped by the vintage. Drink now-2016. Tasted November 2010.

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

Lucid pink/cherry colour with wide pink rim. A highly perfumed nose which reminded me of Romanee-Saint-Vivant: violets and roses. Very fine definition and very fragrant. The palate has racy acidity, vibrant ripe red fruits (redcurrants and cherry) with a very strong, slightly alcoholic finish. What I call an "irresistible" wine that will be delicious in 3-4 years much like the 1997 was. (1,380 cases produced) Tasted February 2003.

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The Echézeaux 2000 from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti won the hearts of everyone around the table–one of those wines that you just cannot help falling for. It has a dark garnet core with thin bricking on the rim. The nose is actually reminiscent of a fine Musigny from de Vogüé, a little introverted at first but it's just kidding with you and bursts open with infectious joie de vivre. The palate is medium-bodied, quite linear at first with superb tension and energy. No, it is not as complex as the Grands Echézeaux 2000 but that Loire-like, sappy finish is beguiling. Drink now and enjoy over the next 15 years. Given the growing season this performs way above expectations.