Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Marc Millot
Label Name:
 
Echezeaux du Dessus Cuvee 1949 Gc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy, Côte de Nuits (Flagey-Échezeaux)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
100% hand-harvested; 100% pre-fermentation cold destemming; 15-day cuvaison; aged 16 months in French oak (≈50% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16
Tasting Note:
 
Complex, masculine yet fine: interwoven red and black fruits (raspberry, cassis, cherry), spicy notes, tight fine tannins and a long, lingering finish. Requires some bottle age to fully open.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, venison/game, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Époisses, Comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu/roast pork, Korean bulgogi, miso‑glazed aubergine or beef, rich soy‑braised beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Jean‑Marc Millot (Nuits‑Saint‑Georges). Family-owned, long history; parcel planted 1949; tiny production (≈300 bottles) and estate moving toward organic practices under Alix and Jean‑Marc Millot.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vivino listings note 13. Retail sources reference strong acclaim for the cuvée in later vintages (e. g. , Jasper Morris high scores for 2023); selected retail listings reference Burghound praise for related Millot Echézeaux bottlings (historic scores noted for adjacent vintages)