Domaine de la Romanee Conti   Grand Echezeaux

2000 Grand Echezeaux

By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti

2000 Grand Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy

In the hallowed halls of viticulture, the turn of the millennium heralded the creation of the 2000 Grand Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti – a jewel in the crown for collectors and connoisseurs alike. This particular vintage encapsulates an illustrious event within the storied landscape of Burgundy.

 

A Year of Triumph Over Climatic Tribulation

The year was characterized by mercurial climatic patterns, yet under such circumstances, the craftsmanship at Domaine de la Romanee-Conti managed to sculpt a vintage that intertwines resilience with elegance. With a slower start to the growing season and intermittent summer rains, meticulous vineyard stewardship was quintessential in securing grape quality fit for an investable vintage such as this.

 

Sublime Expressions from Near Tempest

The 2000 Grand Echezeaux resonates with poise and whispers of its terroir. Each sip unfolds layers of matured dark cherry and blackcurrant, enlaced with nuanced truffles and exotic spices – a testament to its venerable age. There’s a firm backbone of tannins that have smoothed into silk over two decades, giving structure around which earthy tones pirouette with persistent elegance.

This vintage exudes a subtle complexity, gleaned from a challenging growing season ameliorated by astute winemaking decisions only possible at a house of such esteem as Domaine de la Romanee-Conti.

 

An Investment Worthy of Cellar Crowns

Aligning itself with long-term appreciation, both sensory and fiscal, this 2000 Grand Echezeaux is a discerning addition to any serious investment portfolio. Coupling rarity with pedigree, it affirms that there is wisdom in aligning with vintners who transmute climatic adversity into oenological triumph.

As time marches on, the 2000 Grand Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti continues to enrapture those who seek vinous enlightenment—a seamless blend of refinement and robust vigor destined for discerning palettes and portfolios alike.

Current market price

£44,100.00

12x75cl

Highest score

92

POP score

3675

Scores and tasting notes

92

The Grands Echézeaux 2000 is a cerebral Burgundy, not quite as convincing as it was three years ago, but still a great wine. Here it has a vibrant red berry, stony bouquet that is reserved at first, but opens nicely with limestone and sea-spray scents emerging with time. It has a quite brilliant balance on the palate–not a powerful Grands Echézeaux but complex, with hints of black olive and chlorophyll emerging toward the finish that gently fans out and becomes a little spicier as it aerates. Superb.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2015

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