Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Echezeaux other_regions_australia blue and violet notes trimmed

blue and violet notes trimmed with a deft touch of spice

herbs and mint

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

spicy new oak

and as the following tasting notes suggest

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Echezeaux other_regions_australia blue and violet notes trimmed(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.