In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose, spice, earth

Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk

Fragrant and silky Echezeaux with bright red fruit, rose and a fine mineral thread.

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.

History

Mugneret-Gibourg's Echezeaux is among the most admired bottlings of the large grand cru.

  1. 1933 — Domaine founded

Facts

Producer
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Flagey-Echezeaux, AOC)
Oak
Around 16 to 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 400 to 900 at retail
Drinking window
10-25 from vintage
First vintage
1933

Scores

  • Vinous 94 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body grand cru high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pinot noir price luxury still red
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