In most vintages, the Grands Echezeaux is superior in quality to the Echezeaux. However, I am not sure that is true in 1987. When one compares the quality and price, the Grands Echezeaux is probably the good buy (if such a thing is appropriate to say) of the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti portfolio. In 1987 the Grands Echezeaux is slightly richer and fuller than the Echezeaux, but it is not appreciably superior. Deep dark ruby in color, with that exotic, penetrating, perfumed bouquet that only this domaine seems to attain, this full-bodied, rich, concentrated wine needs a good 4 to 5 years in the bottle to round into form. It should last for 15 or more years. It shows superb ripeness and richness for the vintage.