In the glass
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
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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
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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.
- 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
Mugneret-Gibourg's Echezeaux is among the most admired bottlings of the large grand cru.
- 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)
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. Fragrant and silky Echezeaux with bright red fruit, rose and a fine mineral thread.
When should I drink Echezeaux Grand Cru?
Drink 10-25 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).