One block runs north-south which is a boon in hotter conditions. Fine glowing purple, elegance and concentration on the nose, more in red fruits rather than the riper characters, saline notes behind, this has retained its latticework detail which is for me a classic signature of Echezeaux. Drink from 2030-2045. Tasted Dec 2021.

Bright notes of raspberry and redcurrant. The texture is silky and dense but there is no lack of freshness here. The overall impact is one of velvety complexity and a generosity that lingers on the palate. From 0.68ha in Champs Traversin; the grapes were picked early to control alcohol and maintain acidity, and it seems to have worked (13.5%). Drinking Window 2025 - 2060. (Charles Curtis MW)

Aromas of orange rind, rose petals, plums, exotic spices, raw cocoa and sweet wild berries preface the 2020 Echezeaux Grand Cru, a medium to full-bodied, layered and expansive wine built around lively acids and melting tannins. This, too, is rather elegant and fine-boned this year. (William Kelley)

The 2020 Echezeaux Grand Cru has an endearing bouquet with predominantly red fruit, white pepper, a light ash-like bouquet that gains intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, very saline, a little herbaceous with a stronly marine-influence towards the finish. I find the Beaux Monts has more finesse than this cuvee. (NM)

Intensely floral notes of rose petal, lavender, violet and acacia add both elegance and breadth to the dark cherry and wonderfully spicy aromas. The rich, dense and highly seductive medium weight plus flavors possess a dusty, mouth coating impressively complex finish that delivers outstanding length. This is also going to require at least some patience but should mature into a seriously good Ech.