The dark ruby-colored 1999 Grands-Echezeaux exhibits an appealing sweet red and black fruit-laced nose that also possesses a wild, spicy element. Medium-bodied and juicy, this is a fresh, blackberry, cherry, and raspberry-flavored wine with an impressively lively character and a firm, foursquare finish. Projected maturity: now-2007.
Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770.