Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Echezeaux other_regions_australia

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Echezeaux other_regions_australia(from En Orveaux). Generous oak fights with the aromas of spicy pomegranate, cherry and violet. The exceptionally rich, even suave, medium bodied flavors possess very good concentration, power and persistence on the mouth coating and sappy if somewhat sweet finish that I found borderline cloying. I suspect that this will become more interesting with age but for now, its not at the same level as the best of these grands crus.

Winemaker Blair Walter continues to work his magic with the recent releases from Central Otago’s most famous Estate

herbs and mint

blue and violet notes trimmed with a deft touch of spice

This is a sophisticated effort in both its understatement and purity

the 2017 Gigondas Le Coteau De Mon Rêve is an awesome wine based on 75% Grenache

spicy new oak

Otherwise the aromas are classic En Remilly with plenty of citrus

you better move quickly to secure some

18% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot

indeed almost delicate lemon rind-inflected finish

but the style of the wine did not thrill me

and as the following tasting notes suggest