2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 92

The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked on 24, 25 and 26 September at 27.8 hectoliters per hectare. It offers an expressive bouquet, more vivacious than the 2012 Echézeaux, with scents of black plum, raspberry preserve and subtle limestone aromas. It unfolds with confidence in the glass. The palate is surprisingly structured on the entry, perhaps with ambitions towards its elder brother, the Grands Echézeaux. There is a gentle, slightly leafy quality to this Grand Cru, perhaps more masculine and reserved than other vintages tasted just after bottling. The aftertaste feels long with a cheeky pinch of black pepper. Probably one of the most approachable 2014s from the domaine, and just as likely to be drunk too young! 1,443 cases produced. [28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035

Vinous 93+

Full, dark red, Sappy scents of black raspberry, violet and licorice are higher-pitched and considerably less earthy than those of the Corton Chewy and penetrating in the mouth, conveying strong energy and a restrained sweetness to the tactile flavors of plum, berries, spices and pepper This wine, too, delivers the saline minerality of the year, but there’s more than enough fruit here to support it Finishes with terrific rising length Bertrand de Villaine described this wine as "pleasant and present" but I find it more serious than that [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2035