Henri de Villamont Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2018

Gilbert & Gaillard

Rather sustained ruby color, beautiful appearance. Deep mineral and fruity nose, full of elegance. On the palate, a quality of texture, density, expression, in a very earthy register. Controlled power that bodes well for a bright future.

Wine Enthusiast

Notes of smoke, mocha and roast pumpkin are restrained on the nose of this wine, hovering above a ripe cherry core. That same flavor combination appears on the palate, but here it is placed in a compact, firm structure pervaded by freshness and poise. Smoke and mocha hints carry a soft edge of vanilla, adding to the brooding elegance.

Vert de Vin Magazine

The nose is fruity and offers concentration, a small power, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a fine intensity (in delicacy). It reveals notes of fresh / pulpy plum, fleshy strawberry and small notes of crushed red berries associated with small touches of cassis, lily, cherry blossoms, nutmeg as well as discreet hints of hazelnut, spices and a hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, racy and offers a small freshness, minerality, fat, roundness, gourmandize, a good definition, straightness, precision, deepness (in delicacy), power (full of softness / delicacy) as well as a richness (full of controlled). In the mouth this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy blackberry, bright cherry and small notes of juicy / fresh / fleshy wild strawberry associated with touches of crushed red berries, violet, lily, cardamom, chocolate, almond as well as fine hints of tobacco and a subtle toasted hint. Tannins are elegant and structuring. Power on the finish. Beautiful persistence with toasted hints, crushed almond and vanilla.

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