2022 Emmanuel Rouget, Echezeaux Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 93-95

The 2022 Echézeaux Grand Cru, matured entirely in new oak, was surprisingly closed on the nose, needing a bit of coaxing. It offers dark berry fruit, truffle and light violet scents, the latter becoming more prominent with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit, blood orange, blueberry and crushed stone. It fans out towards the finish, perhaps the Beaumont with a bit more panache? Still, this is a lovely Echézeaux. [Neal Martin, 01/11/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2047