1996 Echezeaux
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This wine is medium-to-dark ruby-colored and exhibits dense and earthy red cherry aromatics. It is full-bodied, thickly-textured, chewy, and structured, packed with powerful freshly laid asphalt, blackberry, and charred oak flavors. Its long and well-defined finish reveals loads of powerful yet ripe tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2008. This wine (note: this is the Domaine bottling, there may also be a negociant bottling) is produced from a parcel in the Rouges sector (the western-most) of this large grand cru vineyard. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; (212) 490-9300.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Reserved aromas of red fruits, minerals and oak spice. Bright, firm and rather backward; has good delineation but only moderate flesh. Reasonably stylish, but the tannins are a bit obtrusive.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.