Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drc
Label Name:
 
Grands Echezeaux
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Côte de Nuits (Grands Échézeaux, Flagey-Échezeaux/Vosne-Romanée).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; native-yeast fermentation, gentle maceration and extraction; aged ~18 months in French oak (portion new), minimal filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Pomegranate, wild red berries, rose petal, forest floor, spice and graphite; silky, fine powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long, sapid finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, venison, lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, soft washed-rind cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised short ribs, shiitake stir-fries, Korean beef BBQ.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC); DRC owns ~3.53 ha in Grands Échézeaux and is the domaine’s principal owner of the climat. Historic, top-tier Burgundian domaine.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Critical scores on release: Decanter 96, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 95, Vinous 95, Jasper Morris ~94