Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands Echezeaux 2006

Wine Advocate Parker:

The Domaine's 2006 Grands-Echezeaux is altogether less charming and flattering than its ostensibly lesser sibling, leading as it does with fresh red meat and pronouncedly saline, marine mineral notes even in the nose. In the mouth, this is relatively spare but formidably-concentrated and finely-tannic, with cedar, tartly-edged though ripe black fruits, and alkaline mineral notes that carry into a striking, bloodily carnal and almost briny finish. Here is Pinot Noir in its role as a mirror for human flesh and bone. What I see sends shivers down my spine and excites my imagination, but the wine seems to have no intention of flattering me.

Decanter:

This is rather more structured than the Echézeaux. Quite a lot richer too. Medium-full body. Lots of fruit and concentration. Very well-balanced. Lovely finish. Elegant. Fine.