(90-93)/2021+

which come from vineyards bordering Chateauneuf du Pape (identical terroir

(from vines in the southwest portion of the commune that includes some declassified 1ers from Les Baudes and Fuées)

cherry cordial and blackcurrant jelly notes with suggestions of Chinese five spice

disgorged January

Henri Boillot, Echezeaux Vintage:2018 (90-93)/2021+(from En Orveaux). A softly spicy nose speaks of purple fruit, floral and an appealing whiff of Asian style tea. There is a bit more mid palate density to the medium bodied flavors that combine good power with evident muscle on the firm, dusty, serious and youthfully austere finish. This will require at least some forbearance as its clearly constructed for the longer term.