Echezeaux Grand Cru 2018A fresher and more elegant nose is also markedly floral in character with a plethora of spice elements on the dark berry fruit compote aromas. The super sleek, saline and muscular larger scaled flavors display good power on the firmly structured, rustic and raspy finish. Country Region: France, Burgundy Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Bottle Size: 750ml Ratings: BH 89 92 Best serve at 17 18C

In the background there is a touch of fresh fig

the aromatics are very similar to those expressed out of barrel

The aromatic profile shows both the ripeness of the warm 2022 vintage and Pacalet's ability to maintain freshness and precision through minimal intervention

the palate is sweet on the entry and very pure

40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc

with subtle spice notes and a delicate floral character typical of the vineyard's higher elevation position

Jean-Michel Comme says it is the best vintage in recent years

stony soils of Les Bressandes contribute to the delicacy of a consistent

blackberry

beautifully supported with super firm

offering glimpses at black berry preserves and crème de cassis notions with nuances of cigar box

This definitely needs to be put away for at least a decade