Grands-Echezeaux 2022
What is the Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru appellation?
Located between the famous Clos de Vougeot and the Échézeaux appellation, Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru is a prestigious vineyard in the Côte de Nuits. Covering just 9 hectares, this terroir, rich in clay and limestone, produces structured wines with remarkable finesse and aging potential.
What is the history of the Grands-Échézeaux vineyard?
The Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Cîteaux were the first to cultivate these lands in the Middle Ages. Their expertise and dedication shaped a great wine that, over the centuries, has established itself as one of Burgundy’s finest. Today, it is produced by renowned estates, including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which crafts exceptional cuvées here.
What are the typical aromas of Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru wines?
Grands-Échézeaux wines are known for their intense and complex aromatic profile. They feature notes of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis, complemented by floral hints of violet and rose. With aging, they develop nuances of forest floor, truffle, leather, and dark chocolate, adding remarkable depth.
What is the aging potential of Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru wines?
With a powerful tannic structure and perfectly balanced acidity, this wine boasts exceptional aging potential. It can be enjoyed from 10 years but reaches its peak expression after 20 to 30 years, revealing a velvety texture and extraordinary aromatic complexity.
What food pairs well with Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru?
Its power and finesse make it an excellent match for rich and flavorful dishes. It pairs beautifully with beef fillet with morels, roasted leg of lamb, duck with cherries, or game in sauce. Aged cheeses such as Époisses or Brillat-Savarin also enhance its complexity.
Why choose a Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru?
Regarded as one of Burgundy’s finest wines, Grands-Échézeaux captivates with its perfect balance of power and refinement. Its aging potential and depth make it a prized wine among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
Where to buy a high-quality Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru?
Grands Bourgognes offers an exclusive selection of the finest Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru wines, carefully stored and ready for delivery for an exceptional tasting experience.
