In other words

They used 80% new barrels

This is perfectly good but nowhere near as good as several other of the Giroud villages wines

(made from the first bunch on each fruiting cane

Rene Engel, Echezeaux other_regions In other words(from the En Orveaux climat with vines planted in 1924 and 1979). This is a big step up in quality with very ripe, earthy and spicy black fruit aromas that are a clearly pinot but the vintage is also well in evidence. The forward and supple flavors offer good depth and plenty of character plus a finish that is serious yet delicious and quite long all wrapped in dusty tannins. (88 91) 2010+