Jayer Gilles, Echezeaux Dessus other_regions the 2012 has so much

the 2012 has so much going on

black plum

with sage and tapenade followed by black cherry and blackberry

There is outstanding richness to the big-bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess a suave mouth feel before culminating in a firm and persistent if slightly leafy finish

Jayer Gilles, Echezeaux Dessus other_regions the 2012 has so much(from ~50 year old vines). A markedly spicy wide ranging nose combines notes of red cherry, raspberry, plum liqueur and hints of Asian style tea. The supple and round middle weight flavors arent especially dense though they do possess a seductive texture before culminating in a lightly stony, long and powerful finale where a touch of warmth gradually emerges. While this is certainly very good, its perhaps not quite at its usual very high level.