Gilbert et Christine Felettig
Grand Cru Echezeaux Pinot Noir
Flagey-Echézeaux, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Bunchy, floral, earth, white truffle
Bunchy, floral, earth, white truffle
Oct 4th, 2016Lacks the complexity and depth of an Echezeaux. This 2008 was still showing a lot of oak (on 12/26/16) and was very forward. With time, oak was somewhat a little more subtle but still with a touch of toasty coconut. Just felt like the fruit didn't have the structure to absorb the oak. Not for me and I don't see it going anywhere.
Lacks the complexity and depth of an Echezeaux. This 2008 was still showing a lot of oak (on 12/26/16) and was very forward. With time, oak was somewhat a little more subtle but still with a touch of toasty coconut. Just felt like the fruit didn't have the structure to absorb the oak. Not for me and I don't see it going anywhere.
Dec 29th, 2016
2010 vintage. Echezeaux. Medium ruby hue. Touch heady on initially opening. Tightly sprung. Hints of tan leather, mulberry and blackberry bush. Cinnamon and old wood and green decaying leaf. Some complexity starting to show. On the palate, dry, medium plus acidity, plush ripe tannins, medium body, silky mid palate, medium plus alcohol, medium plus concentration of flavour. There's some good length on the finish. Certainly decent. Not a blockbuster and lacks some complexity at this stage of youth. Drink now until 2026.
2010 vintage. Echezeaux. Medium ruby hue. Touch heady on initially opening. Tightly sprung. Hints of tan leather, mulberry and blackberry bush. Cinnamon and old wood and green decaying leaf. Some complexity starting to show. On the palate, dry, medium plus acidity, plush ripe tannins, medium body, silky mid palate, medium plus alcohol, medium plus concentration of flavour. There's some good length on the finish. Certainly decent. Not a blockbuster and lacks some complexity at this stage of youth. Drink now until 2026.
Dec 20th, 20162008 vintage. Good but not memorable.
2008 vintage. Good but not memorable.
Dec 19th, 2014