Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drc
Label Name:
 
Echezeaux
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Nuits, Flagey-Échezeaux (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96, Decanter 97, Wine Advocate 95, Wine Spectator 96, Jasper Morris 97, Burghound 95 (critical scores from 2023 reviews)

Tasting Note
Opulent dark cherry, mulberry and blackberry with orange zest, exotic spice, lavender and cocoa; velvety mouthfeel, powdery tannins and a long, expansive finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, goose, roast lamb, beef carpaccio, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, soy‑braised short ribs, mushroom hot pot, miso‑glazed dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand‑harvested; traditional fermentation and élevage, aged ~18 months in French oak barrels with an estimated 30–50% new oak.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti (DRC) — legendary Vosne‑Romanée domaine. Owns ~4.67 ha in Échézeaux (notably Les Poulaillères). Tiny production, biodynamic practices, highly collectible.