Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Feuillet
Label Name:
 
Echezeaux Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Nuits) — Échézeaux (Flagey-Échezeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
retail and auction listings describe it as a strong Grand Cru. Typical trade/merchant commentary places Feuillet Grand Crus in the high-quality (approx. 90–93) point range

Tasting Note
Ripe red and dark cherry, raspberry and plum with floral lift, underbrush, spice and gentle earth. Silky texture, refined tannins, vibrant fruit and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: beef Bourguignon, roast lamb, duck à l'orange, aged Comté or Beaufort. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), soy-miso braised short ribs, mushroom hot-pot or sautéed shiitake dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; partial destemming and traditional fermentation; aged 15–18 months in small French oak barrels (portion new); estate practices managed organically/low-yield.

Vineyard Info
Owned by François Feuillet; wines made in partnership with winemaker David Duband. Estate holds Grand Cru parcels since 1998 with low yields and roughly 1,500 case annual production.