Domaine Jayer-Gilles - Echezeaux - du Dessus 2001near perfect condition "Gilles Jayer's 2005 Echezeaux du Dessus is so labeled (with "du Dessus" in smaller print) to call attention to the prime portion of this too large grand cru in which it originates. A flamboyant aroma of black raspberry confiture, creme de cassis, coconut, clove, nutmeg, star anise and roasted meats leads to a clear, sweetly fruited, smoke tinged palate and a finish that reverberates with low toned stony mineral notes and pure

is a talented winemaker of Pinot Noir

honeycomb and toasted sourdough

92-95 points Burghound

believe to be late release from the Domaine

but should be purchased only by those with considerable patience and a good

aromatic and complex

Gevrey-Chambertin

spices and minerals on the nose

Paul Bara的香檳在出廠後很快就達到適飲狀況，原因在於酒莊在出廠前就進行較長時間的二次瓶陳。一般無年份NV，就已經長達3~4年的瓶中窖陳，遠高於一般規定的15個月。年份香檳更至少5年以上的帶渣窖陳，創造出豐富的香氣與圓潤的口感。從此可以看出酒莊對品質不計代價的追求，也是之所以Paul Bara能成為Bouzy代表酒莊的職人精神。

blackberry and cassis

One of the oldest Medoc estates

Lafite's severe selection process (42% made it into the grand vin) resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of charcoal