Echezeaux
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Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck breast, venison with lingonberry sauce, wild mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Echezeaux Grand Cru from Château de Marsannay is a majestic expression of one of Burgundy's most legendary terroirs. Located in the commune of Flagey-Echézeaux, adjacent to the famous Clos de Vougeot, this historic vineyard was first cultivated by the Cistercian monks of Cîteaux Abbey in the Middle Ages. Château de Marsannay's parcel is situated in the climat of 'Les Treux', where the soils are a complex mosaic of limestone and clay, offering superb drainage and mineral richness. The wine is crafted using traditional Burgundian methods, with hand-harvested grapes, careful sorting, and aging in French oak casks. This meticulous process coaxes out a profound complexity, balancing intense dark fruit notes with earthy undertones, forest floor, and exquisite spice, all framed by silky, structured tannins that reflect the noble heritage of this Grand Cru.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Situated in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Château de Marsannay is a premier Burgundy estate with a rich heritage, currently owned by Olivier Halley who acquired the property in 2012. The estate manages approximately 40 hectares of meticulously farmed vineyards, spanning prestigious appellations from Marsannay to Gevrey-Chambertin and the Grand Cru Echezeaux. Committed to organic viticulture, the château employs traditional Burgundian vinification methods, aging its wines in French oak casks to express the precise nuances of each unique climat. Château de Marsannay is particularly celebrated for its diverse portfolio, which uniquely includes exceptional red, white, and rosé expressions, such as the historic En Montre Cul and Les Echezots.