1990 Echezeaux
By Domaine Emmanuel Rouget
1990 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget, Burgundy, France
In the vast tapestry of Burgundian viticulture, few threads are as luminous as those woven in 1990. A vintage that stands as one of the most laudable in recent memory, the 1990 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget offers a distinguished narrative of this illustrious year.
Meticulous Craftsmanship Meets Favourable Climate
The confluence of a benevolent climate and Emmanuel Rouget's meticulous approach to viticulture has imbued the 1990 vintage with a level of finesse that eloquently speaks of its time and place. The season was marked by an equitably warm summer without deleterious extremes, culminating in an autumn where cool nights kissed the grapes, preserving their coveted acidity and fostering balance in the eventual elixir.
A Palate Painted with Terroir and Time
On the palate, the 1990 Echezeaux reveals a vibrant tapestry of red and black fruits interlaced with earthy undertones – a manifestation of its cherished terroir. It is this intricate marriage of fruit and earth that anchors the wine firmly in the memories of those who taste it. The tannins have mellowed exquisitely over time, developing into a silky caress complemented by an enduring finish that suggests a reverence for elegance over power.
Domaine Emmanuel Rouget has finessed each aspect of viticulture and enology with admirable precision, ensuring that this vintage maintains its stature as one of worthiest candidates for fine wine investment, particularly for those seeking to add exceptional Burgundy to their portfolio.
The resplendence of the 1990 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget asserts its place amongst the pantheon of superlative vintages. Reflecting the harmonious interplay between climate and craftspersonship – it is nothing less than a liquid tapestry woven from the vines of Echezeaux, ready to unfurl its beauty upon decanting.
An Enduring Investment
To savour the 1990 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget is to experience a vignette of viticultural history. It is a reminder that extraordinary wines are not just crafted but are born from serendipity and seasoned by time, affirming their distinction within any discerning collector's cellar.
Market price (USD)
$37,170.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
2175
Scores and tasting notes
Some readers may argue that the Echezeaux is as profound as the Vosne-Romanee-Cros Parantoux. Yes, the difference is negligible. Its nose offers up lavish quantities of sweet black fruits, floral, mineral, and toasty new oak scents. The wine boasts great intensity, medium to full body, gobs of black-cherry and black-raspberry fruit, and an opulent, glycerin-imbued, lusciously intense finish. More forward than the Vosne-Romanee-Cros Parantoux and not as dense or crammed with extract, it should drink well for the next 10-12 years. It is no secret that the genius behind the wines of the young Emmanuel Rouget is the legendary Henri Jayer. His 1990 offerings are a testament to Jayer's winemaking style, which, in simplistic terms, includes 4-5 days of cold maceration, 100% new oak casks, minimal racking, and bottling without a filter. Rouget's recent releases are exciting wines, including two terrific villages wines. Importer: Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 22 October 1992