Echézeaux 1995

Jean Grivot's 1995 Echézeaux, made entirely from Pinot Noir, is a Burgundy wine that really comes into its own with age. It’s a bottle you open when you want to taste a wine that's matured beautifully over 31 years, and you can’t help but be curious about the flavors it has to offer now.

In the 14th volume, this wine appears when Shizuku is forced into a blind tasting by Jacques at a bar. It's a wine that reveals its true character after long aging, giving Shizuku what must have been a special experience, like time itself had paused for that moment.

Take a look at its color—there's a brick-like hue at the rim, a sure sign of its age. When you take in the aroma, you'll catch ripe raspberry and blueberry sweetness, elegantly interwoven with hints of tea and underbrush. It’s got this deep, comforting scent that draws you in.

On the palate, you'll be struck by its smoothness. The acidity is lively, and the tannins have this velvety texture. The fruitiness is rich, with a long finish that unfolds layers of complexity. This is an elegant wine with a long finish, making it something truly special.