Jayer Gilles, Echezeaux Dessus other_regions with sage and tapenade followed

with sage and tapenade followed by black cherry and blackberry

An expressive nose of high-toned red currant aromas display hints of spice and a nuance of crushed leaf

There is outstanding richness to the big-bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess a suave mouth feel before culminating in a firm and persistent if slightly leafy finish

readers should give the 2012 another few years to soften

but the raw materials here are clearly quite interesting

Jayer Gilles, Echezeaux Dessus other_regions with sage and tapenade followed(from ~50 year old vines). A markedly spicy wide ranging nose combines notes of red cherry, raspberry, plum liqueur and hints of Asian style tea. The supple and round middle weight flavors arent especially dense though they do possess a seductive texture before culminating in a lightly stony, long and powerful finale where a touch of warmth gradually emerges. While this is certainly very good, its perhaps not quite at its usual very high level.