Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
David Duband
Label Name:
 
Echezeaux Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy (Échézeaux Grand Cru, Flagey-Échezeaux / Vosne-Romanée)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; ~90% whole-cluster fermentation; 15-day maceration with regular punchdowns; aged 14 months in 40% new oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16
Tasting Note:
 
Aromas of cherry, violet, tonka and rhubarb with warm raspberry jam, liquorice and maple hints. Spicy palate with melting, ripe tannins, lively tension and a balanced, lingering finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck (Rossini), veal medallion, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, foie gras. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed fish, soy-braised short ribs.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine David Duband (est. 1991) farms old vines across the Côte d'Or, including Grand Cru parcels. The domaine follows organic practices and is known for terroir-driven, classically styled Burgundies.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound / Allen Meadows 92-94; Bettane & Desseauve 4 stars