Francois Lamarche, Grands Echezeaux Vintage:2012 most in prime spots and

most in prime spots and granite soils

(35% whole clusters)

a welcome sprinkling of cracked black pepper and an off-dry finish that feels long and persistent

Long-time winemaker Guido Rivella keeps a much lower profile

Francois Lamarche, Grands Echezeaux Vintage:2012 most in prime spots andA discreet dollop of new wood does not really get in the way of the ripe and spicy aromas of red berry fruit and violet hints that marry into supple, round and admirably pure tautly muscled flavors that possess reasonably good flesh but the finish exhibits a mildly dry tanginess that may round out but makes me cautious nevertheless. 91? 2018+