Bright, dark red. Red and black fruit aromas are complicated by flinty minerality and a peppery element that reminded me of cabernet franc. Silky and voluptuous, with its sweet flavors of cherry, tobacco and underbrush nicely leavened by a deep spiciness. Boasts serious grand cru size and breadth. Finishes very long, with noble tannins and outstanding sucrosité . Great potential here.

The 2013 Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked around 3 October. It has an intense redcurrant, raspberry and marmalade-tinged bouquet. There's fine focus, and graphite touches come through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rugged tannins, fine acidity and dark red fruit laced with black olive and sea salt. It has a muscular finish with just a slight but welcome bitterness. This Grivot is a little too assertive, yet I cannot help falling for its charms. Very fine.