There are two and a half barrels of the 2003 Echezeaux while normal years produce twice that quantity. Aged entirely in new oak, it reveals a nose of fresh black cherries, flowers, and spices. Medium to full-bodied and satin-textured in the attack as well as mid-palate, this dark fruit-filled effort displays a ripe tannin-packed lengthy finish. Projected maturity: 2009-2016.
Importers: Winesellers, Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel. (847) 679-0121; and William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel. (914) 251-9463