Jean Grivot, Echezeaux other_regions_italy Initially sleek

Initially sleek

brooding and reserved big-bodied flavors that are underpinned by firm but not aggressive tannins and excellent length

More discreet if not invisible wood surrounds an expressive nose of red and black pinot fruit

and the wine was alternatively in barrique and stainless steel

Because of its greater power and richness

Jean Grivot, Echezeaux other_regions_italy Initially sleek(from Les Cruots which is also known as Vignes Blanches). A background application of wood is sufficiently subtle to allow the notably spicy and ripe yet quite cool aromas of both red and black pinot fruit, herbal tea and floral elements to shine. There is excellent volume to the intense and tautly muscular middle weight plus flavors that culminate in an explosively long, mouth coating and moderately austere finale where a hint of bitter cherry