Tenth Apostle
Grands Échézeaux 2002
A symphony of power and delicacy
Like reaching for the light, breaking free from darkness
- Country
- France
- Region
- Burgundy (Grands Échézeaux)
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2002
- Producer
- Robert Chevillon
- Appearance scene
- Volume 34 #330~
総合 77 / 100
Letter from Yutaka Kanzaki
Is it night here, or is it the depths of the earth? With intense vitality swelling within me, I wait like a seed for the right moment. The quest to find the meaning of life, wandering endlessly, is never easy. It is a cycle of looking back, rushing forward, and pausing to ponder.
Gestation and then birth. Crawling out of the darkness, guided by the allure of light, I aim for the unseen sky. Piercing through the horizon that separates the depths of the earth from the dazzling outer world, I stretch my hands to the heavens like a budding tree. Light. The long-awaited light. I surge towards the boundless sky, becoming a giant tree reaching for the heavens.
The vast land spreads beneath me, the crucible of life—soil, water, grass, flowers, beasts, humans, and even the smallest insects—I now observe from the void. A verse of a song comes to mind: "When hearing the nightingale singing to the flowers and the frogs living in the water, is there any living creature that does not compose a song? Without exertion, it moves heaven and earth, even unseen spirits feel compassion, it soothes the bonds between men and women, and comforts the hearts of fierce warriors."
Is this what Earth looks like from the universe, a gentle glow floating in the midst of darkness, the source of life? This wine is a soul. This wine is the land seen from above. This wine is the expanse of the universe. And this wine is "hope."
Tasting notes
Hey, you’ve got to try this Grands Échézeaux from Domaine Robert Sirugue, vintage 2002. This Pinot Noir from Burgundy is something special. The Grands Échézeaux vineyard, with its rich soil and perfect climate, gives this wine a unique character that's hard to match.
This wine makes an appearance in the 34th volume of 'The Drops of God.' It's one of those wines that gets highlighted for its depth and complexity, which is exactly what you’d expect from a wine of this caliber.
Pour it into your glass, and you'll see that deep ruby color with a hint of orange around the edges, showing its age. Take a whiff, and you'll be greeted with ripe black cherry and plum aromas, with layers of spice and mocha coming through. Taste it, and you'll feel that lush fruit enveloping your palate, with velvety tannins and vibrant acidity that keeps everything lively.
The finish is long and leaves you with new discoveries with each sip. Serve it around 16 degrees in a slightly larger glass, and you'll really get to enjoy all those rich aromas and flavors. No need to decant this one—just enjoy it as it is.
総合 77 / 100