The 2009 Grands-Echezeaux jumps from the glass with vivid aromatics and equally voluptuous fruit. Despite its richness, the Grands-Echezeaux seems to hover on the palate. Layers of fruit continue to build to the long super-refined finish. Over the last few years the Grands-Echezeaux seems like the most improved wine at DRC. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. (AG)

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A gorgeously spicy and still relatively primary nose features overtly ripe aromas of black cherry, plum and a suggestion of mocha. There is a lovely sense of verve to the supple yet clearly concentrated middle weight plus flavors that are overtly muscular but not rustic and culminate in a superbly complex and palate staining finish that goes on and on. This is almost always a very substantial wine and 2009 is no exception and while it is certainly not at its apogee, it is not so backward that it couldn't reasonably be enjoyed now. With that said, it should contine to improve over the next 5 to perhaps 10 years and hold for several more decades.

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