While I had this wine many times in the 1990s and early 2000s, it had not come my way in 750 ml since 2005 and never before in magnum. While my experiences in 750 were mixed, mainly because of some tired bottles, as one would reasonably expect from magnum format there is still reasonably good freshness to the wonderfully complex mix of Asian-style tea, spice, sandalwood, secondary fruit and abundant, but not dominant, sous-bois scents. Highly seductive, indeed velvety palate textures were practically Jayer's signature and it certainly applies to the medium-bodied flavors that somehow manage to be rich, round and caressing while maintaining good focus and delineation on the strikingly complex and persistent finish where the only reproach is a very mild hint of warmth. This is a gorgeous Echézeaux that is drinking superbly well and a wine that should continue to do so in this format.

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