In Bond Fine Wine. 2004 DRC Grands Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 91/100 (BH). Drinking window: 2015–2030. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 18/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 31/01/2007 · Drink 2015-2030
Rather floral, delicate aromas - very fresh and lively and much more refined than the straight Echezeaux. Racy, elegant but suave too. Set fair for a thinner (than Echezeaux), more ballerina-like future if the straight Echezeaux is more of a morris dancer. Rather closer to the 2004 norm than the Echezeaux in its delicacy but still much richer than most 2004s, even if its prominent acidity makes i…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 91/100 · International Wine Cellar, 01/03/2007
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 ei…