The 2013 Echézeaux is one of the most open, expressive wines in the range today. Silky tannins and a pliant, resonant mid-palate convey an impression of suppleness that is unusual, even for Echézeaux. That theme continues through to a beautifully sculpted, generous finish. I expect the 2013 will drink well relatively early for a Grand Cru.

Good medium red. Raspberry, licorice and rose petal on the nose and palate, lifted by spicy oak (77% new). Boasts excellent volume yet comes across as virtually weightless. This wonderfully suave, silky wine demonstrates superb balance and finishes with terrific subtle length. A distinctly red-fruit style of Echézeaux. Had I been served this wine blind, I might have guessed Chambolle-Musigny.

The 2013 Echézeaux Grand Cru has an enticing fruit-driven bouquet with plenty of raspberry jam, red plum and subtle rose-petal scents. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine density: very focused with a silky texture and crisp acidity lending tension on the slightly conservative but engaging finish. This should be a gem once in bottle, one of several outstanding Echézeaux in 2013.

Bright crimson. Meaty and rich and round. Lots of pace and lightly leathery fun. Great drive. Long with peacock’s tail. (JR)