DRC Echezeaux 2012 750mL

I adored the 2012 Ech�zeaux Grand Cru from barrel and I adore it from bottle. Picked on September 29-30 at 22 hectoliters per hectare, those explosive aromatics from barrel are replicated here with bright red cherries, kirsch and rose petals, all beautifully defined and imbued with a sense of exuberance. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin, a dash of white pepper on the tip of the tongue and a beautifully poised, elegant finish. This is an Ech�zeaux determined to be above its station. Wonderful. 1,057 cases produced." - The Wine Advocate, RP92 (NM), tasted 2/2015