Louis Jadot Grands Echezeaux 2012
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It will perfectly match with sophisticated dishes like red meat "in sauce" (boeuf bourguignon), marinated game or quite strong cheeses.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2012 Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru is more mild-mannered and serious on the nose when compared to the Echezeaux – poker-faced black fruit hand in hand with tertiary aromas. The palate is very refined with silky smooth tannins. This is very harmonious with impressive weight and sensuality towards the finish that fans out with more precision and grace than the Echezeaux, retaining tight control at every moment. Excellent.
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Broad and muscular, this red features pure violet, cherry and black currant flavors on a bed of dense, firm tannins. Balanced in an outsized way, with a kaleidoscopic finish that picks up mineral and spice elements. Best from 2019 through 2035.
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