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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2026 to 2043.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Burghound reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose, spice, earth
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
The most approachable DRC grand cru young, with bright red fruit, spice and supple texture.
What it pairs with
- Coq au vin A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Pate en croute lyonnais The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
- Epoisses de Bourgogne The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.More wines for soft cheese →
How to serve Echezeaux Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
DRC's Echezeaux comes from several lieux-dits within the large Echezeaux grand cru.
- 1936Echezeaux classified grand cru
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Flagey-Echezeaux, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in 100% new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 1500 to 3500 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1936
Frequently asked about Echezeaux Grand Cru
What does Echezeaux Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose, spice, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The most approachable DRC grand cru young, with bright red fruit, spice and supple texture.
When should I drink Echezeaux Grand Cru?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Echezeaux Grand Cru?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Epoisses de Bourgogne. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Echezeaux Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Flagey-Echezeaux, AOC).
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