2017 Echezeaux, Grand Cru, Domaine Denis Mortet, Burgundy

From a leased .29 ha parcel in En Orveaux where Mortet receives half of the production.

More discreet oak surrounds the notably spice-infused aromas of red and dark berries, sandalwood and Asian-style tea. The medium-weight flavours possess a highly seductive and refined mouthfeel while delivering evident minerality in the persistent, complex, and nicely balanced finish. This is firm and a bit austere but not rustic and should age gracefully.

Drink from 2032 onward

Clear bright purple, quite an elegant stylish wine, but all in a discreet way. plenty of oak, it is not a massive wine and with a gentle finish. Early days yet.

The 2017 Echézeaux Grand Cru is the second release after the paltry half-barrel debut last year due to frost damage this métayage shared with Christophe Roumier.) It contains around 25% whole bunches and 70% new oak. Mortet works this parcel by horse since the incline is a little too steep for a tractor. It has a beautiful bouquet, very well defined with mineral-rich red berry fruit mixed with briary and light graphite scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite saline at first, but the silkiness of the tannins towards the finish is beguiling—just an exquisite and sensual Echézeaux.

Drink 2022 - 2040