Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2026 to 2043.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Burghound reviewed 2021201893/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Pate en croute lyonnais Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
    The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.

How to serve Echezeaux Grand Cru

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1936: Echezeaux 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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