2021, Domaine Arnaud Baillot, ÉCHEZEAUX Grand CruGrand cru with soil of fine clay and limestone. On a moderate incline, facing due east. 50% new oak. Ripe fruit, super concentrated. This has the grand cru finesse with great depth & concentration. Fine textured, full, round smooth finish with chocolate & spice notes good Echezeaux characters. ***** JK 26 5 23. Heavy and intense this is a masculine wine, tightly wound at the present time. Slightly smoky with liquorice with a hint of mint and candied

45% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot

this is a masterpiece

with plenty of dark fruit character

The alcohol is 13

This is a more tertiary bouquet—completely different in style to the neighbouring Pétrus

and it's totally gorgeous

and an impressive vintage for the property

violet and touches of marmalade and tobacco in the background

The bouquet is exquisite albeit alongside its oak

liquorice and petals

with fresher bleuberry and black cherry fruits appearing

Very good freshness with a chalky quality to it