The 2011 Echezeaux Grand Cru has a stony, undergrowth-tinged bouquet that only gradually opens in the glass – broody and introspective after the 2010. The palate is medium-bodied with that stoniness coming though on the tip of the tongue. But there is some lovely, very classy, mineral-rich red fruit defining the Romanee St-Vivant textured finish. This is a sensual wine that should age beautifully in bottle.- Neal Martin (08/2013)
Smoky in aroma, with the flavors of cherry, currant and flowers enhanced by a layer of spice. Forthcoming and open-knit, matching fine intensity to an elegant frame. Best from 2016 through 2027. 30 cases imported. — BS (05/2014)
Bright medium red. Slightly reduced soil-driven aromas of strawberry and smoked meat; a bit sauvage today. Sweet and seamless, with red fruit flavors complicated by peppery spices, dried flowers and gunflint. Savory and still a bit folded in on itself, but the wine's firm, spicy, long finish suggest it will reward cellaring. Does it have the sweetness of fruit to really blossom in bottle?- Stephen Tanzer (03/2014)
Producer: Le Moine, Lucien
Vintage: 2011
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region: Cote de Nuits
Appellation: Flagey Echezeaux
Sub-Appellation: Echezeaux
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