Bouchard Pere et Fils, Echezeaux Vintage:2016 this 2003 possesses lots of

this 2003 possesses lots of cassis

It delivers dark fruit nuances over a mid-weight and compact mouthfeel

While the medium weight flavors do not have the same size and power of the Clos des Chênes

Forget it for another decade and drink it over the following 25-30 years

concentrated and powerful larger-scaled flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that also buffers the moderately firm tannic spine shaping the balanced

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Echezeaux Vintage:2016 this 2003 possesses lots of(from a Domaine owned parcel in En Orveaux). Here the wood is a bit more modulated though still easily visible on the otherwise fresh, spicy and ripe red berry fruit liqueur like aromas. There is a cool and refined mouth feel to the delicious medium bodied flavors that possess a dusty and lightly mineral driven finish. This moderately structured effort could be enjoyed young or aged to good effect if desired. (91 93) 2024+