1998 George et Henri Jayer Echezeaux

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 93.7 points

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  4/27/2021 - cfk49 wrote: 94 Points

  Double review of Henri Jayer 1998 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux and Henri et Georges Jayer 1998 Echézeaux, drunk side-by-side at dinner. At first served a little too warm, improved when cooled a bit. Great similarity, the Echézeaux was richer in texture and spicier, the Cros Parantoux more linear, more lively and penetrating. Jayet silkiness in both. Both wines still seem a good distance from their peak and may well show better in the future. Both wines cellared since original release.

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  12/17/2019 - jchan1 wrote: 90 Points

  Rather boring on the nose. New oak is well integrated with decent dimension for this vintage. Hard not to be disappointed in the absence of Jayer magic. Cellar condition, perhaps.

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  5/23/2018 - cfk49 wrote: 96 Points

  Similar to previous bottle, but this one wasn't decanted prior to serving. Floral perfume, silky texture, dark fruits, sensuality, perfect harmony. Served blind to three very knowledgeable people who truly appreciated it -- initial guesses were Musigny. Cellared since original release.

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  6/25/2016 - Paul S wrote: 93 Points

  Dinner at Ming San's (Ming San's): A really nice wine, but this was bested by both the 1998 Dujac Echezeaux as well as the '98 Rene Engel GE on the same flight. Still though, no one ever complains when a good bottle of Jayer is poured. The nose was very much in keeping with the house style, with pure, sweet, almost gummy aromas of red berries and cherries just starting to shade into blue-fruited tones. Very alluring. The palate, like the nose, sounded deep, pure and very cleanly, with juicy berries and seasoned with just the intriguing hint of sweet spice and a gentle earthiness. Very nicely integrated and drinking well now, with soft tannins and decent acidity framing its deep-set complexity. Yummy, if just lacking the depth and structure of the other two wines on the flight.

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  1/16/2016 - cfk49 wrote: 97 Points

  Cellared since original release. Magnificent. Sixth bottle consumed over the years and easily the best with wonderful rose and red fruits, silky texture, all perfectly integrated. This was decanted about 1-1/2 hours before serving.

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