Grands Echezeaux AC Grand Cru 0.75L

A Grand Cru from Burgundy is always a promise of origin and craftsmanship. The Grands Echezeaux from Maison Joseph Drouhin brings the Pinot Noir grape variety to the glass in its most profound and elegant form. Here, the terroir of the renowned Flagey-Echezeaux appellation speaks volumes, where the vines root deeply in the Bajocian limestone. The time-honored Domaine Drouhin masterfully translates these calcareous soils into a wine of enormous class and longevity.

In the glass, the wine displays a fascinating evolution. In its youth, it opens with precise aromas of juicy Morello cherry, dark chocolate, and roasted cocoa bean. With increasing bottle aging, classic, mature Burgundy notes of damp undergrowth and earthy truffle emerge. On the palate, the Grands Echezeaux presents itself as multifaceted, with a tightly knit tannin structure and a lingering, mineral-driven finish that reflects the limestone soils.

A Pinot Noir like this requires time in the cellar or sufficient aeration in a decanter before pouring. It unfolds its full potential at a serving temperature of 16°C . It accompanies classic, earthy dishes at the highest level: serve it with roast pheasant, saddle of venison with wild mushrooms, or a traditional Coq au Vin.