Allen Meadows - Score: 90-93 (2006 January)

Moderate wood spice, black fruit and an impressive complex array of aromas that run from hoisin to tea, leather, anise and warm earth merge into rich, full and beautifully well-balanced flavors that possess real energy and vibrancy on the relatively masculine and moderately structured finish. The Echézeaux does not usually outshine the Clos de Vougeot at this address but in 2004, I give it the nod and this too will benefit from at least a decade of cellar time.