2019 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands Echezeaux [D98][V96]

Producer: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Region: Echezeaux, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France Varietal: Pinot Noir Year: 2019  Decanter, 98 Points  "From the domaine’s 3.53ha holding, just down-slope from their vines in Echézeaux. Spicy and open on the nose, this shows a voluptuous, lush dark fruit scent and a seductively supple yet powerful structure that Bertrand de Villaine refers to as 'the savoury, sappy power of the wine'. With a majestically long finish, this is a superb example from this vineyard."  Vinous, 96 Points  "The 2019 Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru is absolutely stunning.  It is also the first wine in this tasting that feels less marked by the vintage, where there is a good deal of freshness to play off all the natural richness of the vintage.  There is plenty of power and volume, and yet all the elements are so well-balanced.  Blood orange, menthol, coffee and layers of red/purplish-toned fruit all meld together seamlessly.  In richer year the Grands Echezeaux is often one o