Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drc
Label Name:
 
Grands Echezeaux: 2006
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, meticulous sorting; partial destemming with a relatively low share of whole clusters in 2006, fermented in small tanks/vats and matured in French oak (including some new oak for shorter periods) before racking to older barrels. Low-yield Grand Cru vinification.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated, elegant Pinot Noir: ripe red and black fruits (strawberry, raspberry, blackberry), floral violets and rose, anise/clove spice, earthy/gamey and saline mineral notes; firm polished tannins and a long, powerful finish
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, lamb, game birds, mushroom and truffle dishes, roasted red meats, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking (roast) duck, char siu / Cantonese roast pork, braised beef short ribs, shiitake/miso dishes, Korean bulgogi, rich teriyaki or hoisin-glazed dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), led by Aubert de Villaine, is a historic Burgundian domaine owning several Grand Cru parcels including Grands-Échezeaux (~3.5 ha holding for DRC). Extremely low production and world-class reputation.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable critics: Burghound 94 (Allen Meadows), Wine Spectator ~94, Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate ~92, Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20 — reviewers note classically floral, spicy, concentrated profile and long finish