Echezeaux "du dessus" GC 2020 - Cécile Tremblay

Échezeaux “du Dessus” Grand Cru 2020 — Domaine Cécile Tremblay

The Échezeaux “du Dessus” Grand Cru 2020 from Domaine Cécile Tremblay belongs to the most sought-after bottles in contemporary Burgundy. Produced in tiny quantities, this Côte de Nuits Grand Cru brings together the rarity of the domaine, the prestige of the climat and Cécile Tremblay’s unmistakable signature: vibrant fruit, silky texture, floral depth and natural energy.

In the 2020 vintage, Échezeaux “du Dessus” is sensual, precise and intensely perfumed. The wine opens with red cherry, fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, plum, wild berries, peony, exotic spice, orange zest and subtle smoky notes. The palate is beautifully balanced: ample, velvety and concentrated without heaviness, with a long, floral and mineral finish.

Échezeaux du Dessus, the heart of the Grand Cru

The lieu-dit Échezeaux du Dessus is one of the most highly regarded sectors of the Échezeaux Grand Cru. Located in the upper, more qualitative part of the appellation, it produces wines of depth, perfume and especially refined texture. In the finest hands, this terroir combines the sensuality of Vosne-Romanée with the noble structure of great Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir.

At Domaine Cécile Tremblay, this Grand Cru takes on a rare and highly personal dimension. The domaine works with an approach based on infusion, gentle extraction and respect for fruit, producing wines that avoid excess and instead reveal deep, almost tactile intensity. The Échezeaux “du Dessus” 2020 perfectly captures this spirit: a wine of perfume, texture and precision, already fascinating for its brilliance, yet built to evolve with grace.

Tasting notes

The 2020 vintage and serving advice

The 2020 vintage in Burgundy produced red wines of impressive ripeness, natural concentration, deep colour and preserved freshness. At Cécile Tremblay, this context gives Échezeaux “du Dessus” a wine rich in perfume, dense without excess and lifted by the energy that balances the generosity of the year.

This bottle has excellent ageing potential and ideally deserves several more years in the cellar. For drinking today, open it in advance and allow the wine to breathe gradually in the glass rather than decanting too aggressively. Serve at around 15 to 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to preserve the precision of the fruit, floral expression and fine texture.