2023, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, ECHÉZEAUX, Grand CruA large vineyard area of grand cru of which Echezeaux du Dessus is the favoured spot where the majority of Mongeard Mugneret vines are situated. The oldest vines have now been separated into the cuve Grande Complication but the age and quality is still very high here. Deeper, concentrated ruby colour. Gently spicy nose, presenting bright red fruit. On the attack more lovely silky red fruit, juicy, savoury good mid palate with very smooth tannins. Long

Then a deep core of fruits come in with black liquorice

Frédéric Engerer

but the amount of tannins are going to safely take it through the years

The grapes are from a domaine-owned parcel of 0

The palate is very linear and strict

2022 blend is 35% Merlot

chocolate box and tapenade with a waft of pencil lead

Measured extraction here

harmonious with grilled hazelnut and almond

this remains a deep and powerful wine

and lavender oil

These are ancient vines which may explain the slightly off-putting colour