Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2004

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Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

(est. 500-$750) Good medium red. Much less forthcoming on the nose than the Echezeaux, hinting at black cherry, flowers and mint; the only one of these 2004s to show a slight vegetal peppery quality. Then sweet, primary and young on the palate, with very good definition and grip to the black fruit and pepper flavors. Finishes with firm, complex tannins. This rather austere but elegant wine needs a good six to eight years of cellaring. The team removed about 30% to 40% of the stems in 2004.

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Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

Good medium red. Cherry, raspberry and sweet oak on the nose; a bit purer and subtler than the Echezeaux. Sweet, intensely flavored and fine-grained, with lovely delicacy and nuance. This has silky texture for the vintage, and finishes long and complex.