Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru Vieille Vigne - 1990 (750ml)

Tasting note: (opened from personal storage). Interestingly, this did not show all that differently from the magnum save for the expected difference in freshness. The note from magnum is: From the first whiff, it's clear that this is definitely in the vicinity of Vosne as the spice content of the nose is genuinely remarkable. The spiciness is accompanied by ripe, highly complex and mature aromas that belie only a trace of sous bois. There is excellent richness to the detailed, delicious and equally complex broad-shouldered flavors that while this is not an especially dense wine, particularly since the supporting tannins are now largely, if not completely, resolved, all wrapped in a superbly long and balanced finish. I should note that this is not a robust example of the vineyard but the balance is really lovely. To my taste this has arrived at its peak and there is no reason to hold off any longer (even in magnum format). In a word, terrific.
Burghound - 93 points