2021 Grands-Echezeaux, Grand Cru, Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot, Burgundy

From a .16 ha holding.

A strikingly layered nose combines notes of anise, clove and exotic tea with those of plum, red cherry and a hint of violet. The super-sleek, intense and again, beautifully delineated medium-bodied flavors also possess a truly lovely texture thanks to the refined supporting tannins, all wrapped in a powerful, driving and impressively persistent finish. Like the CSD, this is quite classy as well with just a bit more muscle.

Drink from 2033 onward

The 2021 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru is backward and bashful on the nose despite coaxing, maybe a little overawed by the preceding Clos Saint-Denis? But if teasingly opens with time, ditto on the palate that delivers filigree tannins and an ethereal personality that defines the best Côtes de Nuits in this vintage. This is absolutely divine and is Collardot's greatest achievement in a difficult vintage.

Drink 2025 - 2050

Two barrels made of this glorious wine. A lifted purple ruby colour with a flamboyant nose, roses raspberries and mint. There are waves of joyful red fruit here, opening out beautifully on the palate, magically seductive, with great persistence - a really elegant long fine finish. I didn’t want to spit this out.

Drink 2030 - 2040