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Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru 2021 – Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru 2021 from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a rare and prestigious bottle from the Côte de Nuits. An exceptional Pinot Noir from an emblematic Grand Cru, sought after for its depth, noble structure, aromatic finesse and remarkable ageing potential.

A major Grand Cru from the Côte de Nuits

Grands-Échezeaux is one of Burgundy’s most prestigious Grands Crus. Located in the commune of Flagey-Échezeaux, between Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot, this exceptional terroir produces Pinot Noir wines of depth, structure and great nobility. It is often distinguished by a denser, more vertical and more majestic expression than Échezeaux.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is one of the most sought-after estates in the world. Its wines are celebrated for their rarity, precision, depth and ability to express the nuances of each climat with unique intensity. Within the domaine’s range, Grands-Échezeaux embodies a Burgundy of structure, depth and refined elegance.

The 2021 vintage – Finesse, freshness and Burgundian classicism

The 2021 vintage in Burgundy is marked by a classic, fresh and precise style. After a demanding year, the finest domaines produced wines of great aromatic purity, driven by delicate fruit, refined tannins and a natural tension reminiscent of traditional Burgundian balance.

Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru 2021 from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti expresses this identity with distinction. The wine may combine delicate red and black fruit, floral depth, fine spices, minerality and elegant structure. It is a vintage of finesse and precision, designed to evolve gracefully over many years.

Key information

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – The absolute excellence of Burgundy

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti holds a unique place in the history of fine wine. Its cuvées, produced in extremely limited quantities, are among the most sought after by collectors and lovers of great Pinot Noir. The precision of the work, the estate’s exacting standards and the singularity of its terroirs give rise to wines of rare depth.

Grands-Échezeaux is a climat of stature, often associated with a firmer, deeper and more structured expression of Pinot Noir. In the hands of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, this Grand Cru takes on a particularly noble dimension, combining intensity, finesse, balance and length.

Tasting profile

Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru 2021 may reveal a precise and refined bouquet of black cherry, raspberry, fresh red fruit, delicate blackberry, violet, old rose, noble spices, liquorice, fine undergrowth and mineral notes. The aromatic expression favours purity, freshness and gradual depth.

On the palate, the wine may be structured, vibrant and silky, with fine tannins, dense yet elegant substance and great persistence. The balance between freshness, depth and energy gives this Grands-Échezeaux a noble, patient and highly promising expression for ageing.

Food pairing

A Grand Cru of this stature calls for noble, delicate and precise pairings. Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru 2021 may accompany roast pigeon, Bresse poularde with morels, veal fillet, duck with gentle spices, truffle risotto, noble mushrooms or delicate dishes based on game birds.

Preparations that are too powerful, too sweet or too heavily spiced should be avoided, as they could mask the finesse of the wine. The finest pairings will respect the complexity of Pinot Noir, the depth of the terroir and the wine’s floral, spicy and mineral nuances.

Serving and cellaring advice

Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru 2021 from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a wine built for long ageing. In its youth, it may benefit from early opening and measured aeration, allowing its aromatic depth to reveal itself gradually. Serving it in large Burgundy glasses will allow the wine’s finesse to fully express itself.

Collectors may cellar this vintage for many years under ideal conditions: stable temperature, darkness, absence of vibration and controlled humidity. Its complexity should unfold progressively over time, gaining tertiary nuance, depth and harmony.

An exceptional collector’s bottle

Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru 2021 from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a major collector’s bottle. It brings together several exceptional qualities: a mythical Grand Cru, one of the most famous estates in the world, a classically styled vintage, extremely limited production and remarkable ageing potential.

Every bottle from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is sought after for its rarity, prestige and identity. This Grands-Échezeaux 2021 is intended for demanding enthusiasts, collectors and lovers of great Burgundy wines wishing to acquire an emblematic bottle from the Côte de Nuits.