Dark ruby-red. Very dark aromas of blackberry, salty minerals and violet, plus torrefaction notes of espresso and dark chocolate. Suaver and finer-grained in the mouth than the Clos Vougeot, showing lovely ripeness but a restrained sweetness to its dark berry, menthol and mineral flavors. Still a bit youthfully imploded, even medicinal, this wine finishes with serious but refined tannins and terrific mineral lift, with a peppery nuance contributing to the impression of energy.

The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a competent if not overall exciting bouquet, just a little staid compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet ripe tannins, black cherries and blueberry fruit with a touch of marmalade and blood orange towards the brisk and lively finish. With aeration it seems to express more some stem addition. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.