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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2049.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, earth, spice, violet
Palate: black fruit, truffle, graphite, mineral
Structured and earthy, with dark cherry, spice and a firm, mineral backbone.
What it pairs with
- Roast venison with cassis jus Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.More wines for venison →
- Boeuf bourguignon Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.More wines for beef stew →
- 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 Grands-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. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
DRC farms a sizeable parcel of the Grands-Echezeaux grand cru on the Flagey side of the hill.
- 1936Grands-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 2000 to 4500 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1936
Frequently asked about Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru
What does Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, earth, spice, violet. On the palate, black fruit, truffle, graphite, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Structured and earthy, with dark cherry, spice and a firm, mineral backbone.
When should I drink Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Flagey-Echezeaux, AOC).
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