Echézeaux, Domaine d'Eugénie 2015

**Note: from a .55 ha parcel in En Orveaux with vines planted in 1924 and 1979**
A discreet whiff of wood easily reveals notes of essence of black cherry, violet, sandalwood and Asian-style tea. The sleek, intense and rich middle weight plus flavors possess excellent volume before terminating in a velvety, sappy and notably firm finish that is sneaky long and impressively complex. This attractively vibrant effort should amply reward 12 to 15 years of bottle age yet be approachable after only 5 to 7.

The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru was demonstrating a pleasant, subtle reduction like the Les Brûlées that after racking will disappear by the time of bottling. I like the delineation and clarity here, perhaps more than the Les Brûlées. There is a spark - an edge, so to say. The palate is medium-bodied, a mixture of red and black fruit, crisp and well balanced with a slightly savory, dried blood finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is a well-made Echézeaux, one of the best I have tasted from the domaine in recent years.

A moderately toasty nose reveals notes of essence of black cherry, violet, sandalwood and Asian-style tea. The sleek, intense and rich middle weight plus flavors possess excellent volume before terminating in a velvety, sappy and notably firm finish that is sneaky long. This vibrant effort should amply reward 12 to 15 years of bottle age yet be approachable after only 5 to 7.