Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru 2021

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Reviewed by: William Kelley

The 2021 Échézeaux Grand Cru offers up aromas of sweet red berries, spices and wilted rose petals, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium-bodied, pure and vibrant, with melting tannins and a lively, mouthwatering profile, it's a model of delicacy and aromatic persistence.

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked on September 30, October 1 and 2 at 13.9hL/ha and bottled on March 15 with some natural CO2 from the fermentation. It has a light bouquet with dark plum, raspberry and a touch of strawberry, opening nicely in the glass. As it did in barrel, it unfolds and reveals a light floral scent. The palate is medium-bodied with a peppery entry. This element of the wine has been accentuated since I tasted it from barrel. It has a fine backbone, not profoundly complex, yet it exerts a gentle grip and fans out towards the finish. This will drink beautifully after two or three years and will sashay along nicely for a couple of decades after. 636 cases produced.