In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Bouchard Pere & Fils Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (ST). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 90–92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/12/2016 · Drink 2020-2038
The 2015 Ech'zeaux Grand Cru, which comes from the "Combe d'Orveau" lieu-dit, is usually one of the first to be picked, as the soils can suffer drought. It has a crisp, dark cherry and crushed strawberry bouquet, hints of damp moss developing, the 40% whole cluster nicely integrated and lending freshness. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, gently gripping the mouth with notes of rasp…
Allen Meadows (BH) — 92–94/100 · Burghound, 15/04/2017 · Drink 2027+
A pungent nose presently consists of strong wood and reduction. Otherwise there is a lovely sense of energy to the suave and seductively textured medium-bodied flavors that coat the mouth with dry extract that also pushes the moderately firm tannins to the background on the impressively lasting finale. This is both focused and powerful and should reward up to 15 years of cellar time.
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2018
Bright medium ruby. Aromas of plum and coffee show a faintly roasted aspect but lovely complexity. Silky and creamy but with captivating inner-mouth savory lift giving shape and an element of delicacy and restraint to the middle palate. Superconcentrated flavors of red berries and dried flowers display subtle sweetness and sexy saline tension. Finishes with refined tannins and outstanding perfume…