Château d'Eck - Pessac-Léognan 2013
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"Although its château, once known as Les Freytets, changed its name in the 19th century, it has retained its medieval appearance with its high walls and pepperpot towers. Its history as a wine-producing estate is said to date back to Duke William VIII of Aquitaine (11th century). Its 2013 vintage (75% Merlot) immediately stands out for its dark, youthful color and its concentrated bouquet of black fruits, underscored by subtle oak notes with hints of spice and smoke. The palate is equally appealing: smooth on the attack, full-bodied and balanced, as complex as the nose (prune, Zan, vanilla), it reveals a rich, indulgent flavor, well supported by elegant, velvety tannins that are beginning to mellow.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)
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Eye
ruby-colored dress
Nose
Aromas of spicy red berries. Elegant oak notes
Palate
Full-bodied with a lovely richness. Notes of red berries.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2023
Production
30,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs well with a lamb tagine with candied lemons, duck breast, roast beef...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2017) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2017 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Although its château, once known as Les Freytets, changed its name in the 19th century, it has retained its medieval appearance with its high walls and pepperpot towers. Its history as a wine-producing estate is said to date back to Duke William VIII of Aquitaine (11th century). Its 2013 vintage (75% Merlot) immediately stands out for its dark, youthful color and its concentrated bouquet of black fruits, underscored by subtle oak notes with hints of spice and smoke. The palate is equally enticing: smooth on the attack, full-bodied and balanced, as complex as the nose (prune, Zan, vanilla), it reveals a rich, indulgent flavor, well supported by elegant, velvety tannins that are beginning to mellow.
About the estate:
Originally from Champagne (Côte des Blancs), the Gonet family has also built a solid reputation in the Bordeaux region: in Graves-de-Vayres with the Lesparre estates (acquired in 1986), Lathibaude, and Durand Bayle—reliable wines produced using organic methods—as well as in Pessac-Léognan (Haut-Bacalan, Eck, Haut l’Évêque, Saint-Eugène) and in regional AOCs (La Chapelle Bordes, La Rose Videau).
Customer Rating
3.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN MARIE S. Published on June 17, 2018
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