Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2044.
vintage10 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201994/100

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

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.

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

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

  1. 1933: Domaine founded

Facts

Producer
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg · visiting guide
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

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).

Tags

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