Clos Frantin Grands Echezeaux 2015 (750ML)

94-96 WA / 95 -97 WH

The 2015 Grand Echézeaux Grand Cru has a little more horsepower on the nose vis-a-vis the Echézeaux, with copious red cherries, kirsch, blueberry and hints of violets coming through with aeration. The palate is smooth and sensual on the entry, quite plush in style but with very well-judged acidity. With impressive tension from start to finish, this is a Grands Echézeaux with the class of some of the more illustrious practitioners of this vineyard and it should easily age over the next 20-25 years without problem. Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate

The Grands Echezeaux 2015 is for me wine of the vintage at Domaine du Clos Frantin – the Richebourg and the Chambertin might be bigger and better .. but the level of vibrant energy in this wine is simply outstanding. The nose is a bit closed due to a slight reduction, but underneath a vibrant and very energetic floral red fruit is exploding. On the palate layers of juicy and energetic red fruit – so vibrant – with an almost electric tension. The fruit also have a silky generosity … in that way a classic Grands Echezeaux … what a mignificent wine. This is the top pick of the range at Bichot in 2015 – in my view. Steen Öhman - Winehog