Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2002

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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni

The 2002 Grands-Echézeaux was more aromatic, higher-toned and feminine in its personality. It, too, was quite pretty.

vinous93

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

Medium red. Blacker fruits on the nose, lifted by violet and mineral nuances. A step beyond the Echezeaux in sweetness, texture and power. Fuller and more complex, with sappy dark berries complicated by leather and minerals. Finishes with round, sweet tannins and excellent length.

vinous93

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

Full red. Highly spicy aromas of black plum, flowers and minerals. More tightly wound today than the Echezeaux, with less flesh and more spine showing. Distinctly tougher on the back end, finishing with somewhat peppery tannins. Quite backward for the vintage.

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Reviewed by: Pierre Rovani

Highly expressive scents of flowers, perfume, and black cherries can be found in the aromatic profile of the 2002 Grands-Echezeaux. Satin-textured in the attack, its pretty, pepper-laced black berry-flavored personality is light to medium-bodied and lacks the persistence expected from a grand cru. In addition, some bitterness can be detected in its tannic finish. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2015. Importer: Wilson Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

Similar colour to Echezeaux. The nose is more reticent but left in the glass some gamey notes develop with leather and cherry. Fabulous definition on the palate, a more confident entry, very fresh with great finesse. Quite tight with firm tannins. More masculine than usual. This a real vin de gard. Tasted February 2005.