-
96
/ 100
Tim Atkin MW -
95+
/ 100
The Wine Advocate -
94
/ 100
Jasper Morris MW
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Grands-Echezeaux
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"No review available."
- Tim Atkin MW
95+ / 100
"The 2021 Grands Échézeaux Grand Cru is deeper pitched and denser than the Echézeaux. Mingling aromas of wild berries and plums with notions of sweet spices, incense and rose petals, it's full-bodied, broad and textural, with an almost unctuous attack that segues into a layered mid-palate that's framed by sweet, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the long, sapid finish. This is always a wine built for the long haul, and the 2021 is no exception. - William Kelley"
- The Wine Advocate
94 / 100
"A little paler, perhaps more evolved in colour, than the Echezeaux. The spice and the red fruit seeming in equal proportions at first sniff. The Grands Echezeaux comes across as more monolithic than the Echezeaux on first sight, much less giving in its bouquet. The raspberries on the palate are just that little bit darker, the pepper notably insistent. Brooding is the word, with good length and nicely interwoven acidity. Just a little hard to see exactly how this will develop at the moment. With time the wine seems to draw out further behind, suggesting that it is in a state of arrested adolescence. Drink from 2029-2038."
- Jasper Morris MW
Tasting Notes
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, often simply known as DRC, is legendary in the world of fine wine. With roots tracing back to the 13th century, this historic estate has upheld a legacy of excellence, creating wines that embody the essence of Burgundy’s finest terroirs. DRC is known for pioneering meticulous vineyard practices, from biodynamic cultivation to hand-harvesting and low-yielding vines, allowing the unique character of each Grand Cru vineyard to shine through. This dedication to quality and tradition has earned DRC an enduring reputation for wines that are both profoundly elegant and exceptionally age-worthy, making them a pinnacle of prestige and rarity.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity