This is unusually powerful compared to what is typical for Echézeaux though it is not particularly complex but the underlying material is here such that it is reasonable that more will develop and my rating assumes that it will

spice cake and chargrill

remarkable purity

This too is quite firm and a wine that’s going to need about a decade to reach its peak

Grivot is one of few domaines where their Ech is easily a match for their Clos de Vougeot in terms of size

Chablisienne, Chablis Montee Tonnerre Brut Zero This is unusually powerful compared(from all 4 climats though the blend is mostly from Chapelot). Here too a discreet application of wood sets off the floral suffused nose that is liberally laced with notes of oyster shell, iodine and lemon rind nuances. There is a lovely sense of refinement to the restrained and lightly mineral inflected flavors that somewhat curiously come up a bit short. This may well come together but I found this a bit awkward in its current form. With that said,