Échezeaux
⏳ wine.drinking_window
2030 - 2055
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, roasted rack of lamb
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 2020 Échezeaux Grand Cru represents a masterclass in navigating an exceptionally warm and dry Burgundy growing season. Harvested in late August—one of the earliest starts in the region's modern history—this vintage yielded small, concentrated berries of remarkable intensity. Sourced from the estate's parcels within the Les Poulaillères and Clos St-Denis climats, the wine is crafted entirely from Pinot Noir and aged in new French oak casks. The 2020 expression is defined by a brooding, dark-fruit profile of black cherries and damson plums, interwoven with signature notes of dried rose petals, Asian spices, and forest floor. Despite the solar nature of the vintage, the wine retains a striking, vibrant acidity and a dense, muscular tannic structure that ensures a legendary cellaring potential.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Situated in the historic village of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy, France, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious wine estates, with a heritage tracing back to the medieval priory of Saint-Vivant. Co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families, the domaine is farmed entirely using biodynamic methods, emphasizing minimal intervention to allow the unique terroir of each parcel to shine. The estate is globally renowned for its legendary, structured, and aromatic red wines crafted from Pinot Noir and aged in new French oak casks. Among its highly coveted portfolio are peerless Grand Cru expressions, including Échezeaux, the monopole La Tâche, and the ultimate crown jewel, Romanée-Conti.