Jean Grivot, Echezeaux other_regions_italy More discreet if not invisible

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

dark raspberry

Initially sleek

The 2012 is neither the biggest nor most complex Pichon Lalande

Jean Grivot, Echezeaux other_regions_italy More discreet if not invisible(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