1971 Maison Albert Bichot Echezeaux Domaine du Clos Frantin
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Saturday, March 29, 2014 - An intellectual experience more than a hedonistic one, this nevertheless has managed to keep hold of the guts and terroir you would expect of a Grand Cru. Beefy, soupy with meat, fennel, spices and black cherries. Holding on reasonably well, although the finish lacks the depth of a truly great Grand Cru.
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Comment posted by kingkanu:
3/30/2014 8:43:00 AM - Thanks for the note Paul, I picked one of these up today, no surprise to see you were there before me !
Comment posted by pjaines:
3/30/2014 12:45:00 PM - I couldn't help myself.....although to be honest not a patch on the Tortochot Chambertin 1972 we both had last year (on different occasions).
I was semi-tempted by the Vosnee Romanee Malconsort as well....
Comment posted by kingkanu:
4/2/2014 2:56:00 PM - I got a bottle of the Malconsorts too, and the 81 Echezeaux...
Comment posted by PC73:
5/16/2014 1:22:00 AM - i can highly recommend the 74 malconsort. we've had 2 bottles already. both have been fantastic (sorry for crashing your online party).
Comment posted by pjaines:
5/16/2014 2:22:00 AM - I'm kicking myself not getting the Malconsort now - these things only come round once in a lifetime!
Comment posted by PC73:
5/16/2014 3:02:00 AM - any verdict on the '81 echezeaux?
Comment posted by pjaines:
5/16/2014 5:30:00 AM - I had a taster of the 81 and the bottle that was opened seemed a bit flatter, but with wines that age I guess it comes down to variation. I presume you purchased yours from The Sampler in London?