Romanee Conti Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009 Magnum Holzkiste

Parker: Quantities of the Grands Echezeaux are down due to the domaine’s selected replanting program and the decision to sell off the fruit from younger vines to negociants. It has a very perfumed, more feminine bouquet than the Echezeaux 2009, greater delicacy and delineation with subtle notes of crushed strawberry, raspberry and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with a very fine backbone and precision, a Grands Echezeaux with immense focus. The fruit profile is darker than the Echezeaux with more weight on the finish, offering subtle notes of strawberry, redcurrant and a touch of spice. The finish is crisp and dry, leaving the minerals to do the talking on the aftertaste. This is a superb wine that should flesh out nicely over the next decade. Tasted February 2012.