1993 Domaine Robert Arnoux Echézeaux Grand Cru

The deep ruby-colored Echezeaux is aromatically closed and tight, but it displays integrated tannin and oak in its ripe, medium-bodied, concentrated style. Vibrant and pure, with a sweet, long finish, there is no harshness, astringency, or tart acidity present in this finely crafted Echezeaux. Drink it between 1998-2008. Arnoux's 1993s are unequivocally major successes for the vintage. Before his death, Arnoux and the man currently responsible for the wine-making, Pascal Lachaux, had been voluntarily moving toward less fertilization, higher extraction, and more natural bottling. To their credit, the 1993s were bottled without fining or filtration. These are promising wines, with considerable complexity, well-integrated tannin, and copious quantities of sweet, expansive Pinot Noir fruit. A Peter Vezan Selection, various American importers, including Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300