1998 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 6x75cl

Robert Parker 95

Dense nose, backward nose that is less expressive than Echezeaux. Notes of earthy red fruits and a touch of dried blood. Very intense, concentrated palate with perfect acidity. Dense, meaty and concentrated with precocious cassis on the long, long finish. Fabulous. (649 cases produced) Tasted February 2001. [Neal Martin, 01/02/2001]

Vinous 91+

Bright red-ruby. Perfumed, spicy aromas of cassis, cherry, raspberry and flowers; fresher and more tangy than the Echezeaux. Juicy, vibrant and high-pitched, with tight, precise flavors framed by strong acidity. Finishes fairly tannic and long, with a hint of youthful austerity. I like this. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2001]