I have never been convinced by the performance of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in this year and the 1989 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru did nothing but reinforce that view. Stalky and rather disjointed on the nose, the stem addition here seems to jar against the fruit rather than complement it. Rasping? The palate is medium-bodied, rustic and with a gritty texture. Masculine and firm in the mouth, it falls a long way short of the wines produced nowadays and the chewy finish feels coarse and attenuated. Tasted November 2016.

Lush and complex Burgundy offering tiers of ripe, rich cherry, anise, raspberry and cedary oak flavors that are sharply focused, intense and concentrated, with a long, complex aftertaste. Tasty now, but built with enough tannin and depth to age through t 951 cases made.??–null??Region: France / Burgundy / Grands Echézeaux Select to Add