Joseph Drouhin Grands Echezeaux 2005 1.5L (Slightly Soiled Label)

"Just like my original review back in 2008 there is a subtle touch of wood toast framing the still quite primary aromas of ripe, pure and gorgeously spicy black pinot fruit. There is a wonderful texture to the velvety yet robust and concentrated large-scaled flavors that are underpinned by very firm buried tannins and sensational length. I very much like the balance and overall sense of harmony but like many '05 grands crus at this point in their development it's completely clear that this is nowhere near ready and will need at least another decade to reach its peak. This is a stunner of a wine but patience is definitely required." - Burghound, BH96, tasted 6/2015