Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014

robert_parker91

Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a precise bouquet, perhaps not quite as generous as I have found other, riper vintages at this stage, with a mixture of red and black fruit as well as a hint of violet and Earl Grey tea. The palate is medium-bodied with quite rigid tannin on the entry. This is a cool, more reserved Echézeaux than I was expecting, quite structured but with very fine precision on the finish.

robert_parker92

Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked on 24, 25 and 26 September at 27.8 hectoliters per hectare. It offers an expressive bouquet, more vivacious than the 2012 Echézeaux, with scents of black plum, raspberry preserve and subtle limestone aromas. It unfolds with confidence in the glass. The palate is surprisingly structured on the entry, perhaps with ambitions towards its elder brother, the Grands Echézeaux. There is a gentle, slightly leafy quality to this Grand Cru, perhaps more masculine and reserved than other vintages tasted just after bottling. The aftertaste feels long with a cheeky pinch of black pepper. Probably one of the most approachable 2014s from the domaine, and just as likely to be drunk too young! 1,443 cases produced.

vinous93

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

Full, dark red, Sappy scents of black raspberry, violet and licorice are higher-pitched and considerably less earthy than those of the Corton. Chewy and penetrating in the mouth, conveying strong energy and a restrained sweetness to the tactile flavors of plum, berries, spices and pepper. This wine, too, delivers the saline minerality of the year, but there's more than enough fruit here to support it. Finishes with terrific rising length. Bertrand de Villaine described this wine as pleasant and present but I find it more serious than that.

vinous93

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

Bright, deep red with ruby tones. Lightly reduced aromas of raspberry, mocha and earth. Sappy and spicy on entry, then rather powerful in the middle palate for this wine, offering terrific tensile strength and a touch of floral lift to the raspberry and strawberry flavors. Finishes quite primary, with a serious tannic spine.

vinous93

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru is shockingly primary. Dark, brooding and introspective, the 2014 is in no mood to show all its cards today. The mid-weight structure of Echézeaux is evident, but whole cluster savoriness and incisive tannins are masking the fruit at present. I generally have no issue drinking wines on the younger side, but the 2014 is nowhere near ready to provide pleasure. It needs another five years at a minimum. This is a very serious Echézeaux. Tasted at a private dinner.

robert_parker92

Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked on 24, 25 and 26 September at 27.8 hectoliters per hectare. It offers an expressive bouquet, more vivacious than the 2012 Echézeaux, with scents of black plum, raspberry preserve and subtle limestone aromas. It unfolds with confidence in the glass. The palate is surprisingly structured on the entry, perhaps with ambitions towards its elder brother, the Grands Echézeaux. There is a gentle, slightly leafy quality to this Grand Cru, perhaps more masculine and reserved than other vintages tasted just after bottling. The aftertaste feels long with a cheeky pinch of black pepper. Probably one of the most approachable 2014s from the domaine, and just as likely to be drunk too young! 1,443 cases produced.