Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Marc Millot
Label Name:
 
Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Flagey-Échezeaux, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 95–97; Burghound 92–94

Tasting Note
Deep red with layered black and red berry fruits, floral notes, subtle spice and stony minerality; velvety texture with fresh acidity and a very long, luxurious finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, lamb, beef, mushroom risotto, foie gras; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, soy‑braised short ribs (Korean/Galbi), shiitake and soy stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, 100% pre-fermentation cold destemming (érafflage/pré-fermentaire à froid), 15-day cuvaison; 16 months in oak (≈40% new). Vinified for clarity and ageing.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Marc Millot (Nuits‑Saint‑Georges) bottles estate parcels; Grands‑Échezeaux parcel ~0.2 ha, ~60‑year-old vines, tiny production (~900 bottles). Estate expanded holdings since 1990s and focuses on terroir‑driven Burgundies.