Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Echezeaux other_regions_australia 18% Cabernet Franc and 7%

18% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot

This is a sophisticated effort in both its understatement and purity

indeed almost delicate lemon rind-inflected finish

Otherwise the aromas are classic En Remilly with plenty of citrus

Winemaker Blair Walter continues to work his magic with the recent releases from Central Otago’s most famous Estate

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Echezeaux other_regions_australia 18% Cabernet Franc and 7%(from En Orveaux). Generous oak fights with the aromas of spicy pomegranate, cherry and violet. The exceptionally rich, even suave, medium bodied flavors possess very good concentration, power and persistence on the mouth coating and sappy if somewhat sweet finish that I found borderline cloying. I suspect that this will become more interesting with age but for now, its not at the same level as the best of these grands crus.