Joseph Drouhin, Grands Echezeaux Vintage:2016 tarmac and a nutty note

tarmac and a nutty note

it has incredible elegance

There is excellent volume and mid-palate density to the broad-shouldered flavors that deliver fine length despite the same slightly drying finish

lavender and dried flowers are laced into the finish

licorice and savory herbs are some of the many notes that flow through to the massive

Joseph Drouhin, Grands Echezeaux Vintage:2016 tarmac and a nutty note(35% whole clusters). This is notably fresher and much more floral as well with a lovely panoply of spice elements adding interest to the elegant pure essence of red berry fruit aromas. The sleek and almost painfully intense large scaled flavors possess evident muscle on the driving, firm and hugely long finish. This is terrific and should make for great old bones if anyone has the patience to wait. (92 95) 2032+