2006 Emmanuel Rouget - Échezeaux Grand Cru - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Grape variety: 100% pinot noir Service temperature (in °C) : 16 Alcohol percentage : 13. 50 % Dominant aroma : red fruit Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: A sweet, spicy profusion of cinnamon, ginger, cocoa powder, lily perfume, maraschino, and kirsch soars from the glass of Rouget 2006 Echezeaux, which comes to the palate with unexpected depth and richness of roasted meats, chalk, and saline savor, though to be sure, the bright red fruits and spices never flag. This is positively vibratory as well as riveting in its dynamic, oscillating finishing complexity. I'd give it 3-4 years head start and then plan to follow it for another decade. (DS) (12/2009) The bottle was always kept in the cellar at a controlled temperature.