1974 DRC Grands Echezeaux

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g-man
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1974 DRC Grands Echezeaux

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Amber hue with a remaining of a ruby core.

A beautiful delicate pinot nose offering a wisp of lavendar, allspice, cedar and currants

The palate was a bit acidic and watery. A full mouthful reveals lemony strawberries with a slight bitter root finish reminding me of a coffee that got brewed with too much water and not enough beans.

Truly an experience, in wasting money that is ;-)
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Re: 1974 DRC Grands Echezeaux

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I recognise that I am probably a lost cause to the world of Burgundy lovers, but I'm not finding your tasting note a compelling reason to try to change this!
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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Re: 1974 DRC Grands Echezeaux

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AHB wrote:I recognise that I am probably a lost cause to the world of Burgundy lovers, but I'm not finding your tasting note a compelling reason to try to change this!
+1!
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Re: 1974 DRC Grands Echezeaux

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Does this really sell for about £400 a bottle? :shock: :shock:
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JacobH wrote:Does this really sell for about £400 a bottle? :shock: :shock:
only on sundays :nirvana:
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Re: 1974 DRC Grands Echezeaux

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Ouch... Oh well. Someone's wallet just got lighter.
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