2014 Echezeaux
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
2014 Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy
In the pantheon of Burgundian grandeur, the 2014 Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti emerges as an exemplar of meticulous vineyard stewardship and enlightened winemaking. This vintage encapsulates a favourable growing season in Burgundy, with a happy confluence of early flowering, timely harvests and the avoidance of extremities that so often besiege this northerly clime.
A Reflection of Terroir and Time
The 2014 vintage is particularly distinguished by its poised expression of Echezeaux's complex terroir. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, whose very name evokes reverence among collectors and connoisseurs alike, oversees a patchwork of lieux-dits (named vineyard plots) within the grand cru, allowing for a nuanced tapestry of flavour that is both compelling and multifaceted in its 2014 rendition.
The wine unfolds gracefully on the palate, delivering a symphony of ripe red fruit couched amid earthy undertones and a peppery verve that speaks to the particularities of this season. A sustained finish, clasped with supple tannins and a fresh acidity, leaves an indelible mark upon the senses—a hallmark of the finest wines from this esteemed domaine.
Investment Worthy: The 2014 Vintage’s Place in Your Portfolio
As investors seek to diversify their fine wine portfolios, the 2014 Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti presents an opportunity not merely for enjoyment but for appreciation as well. While younger vintages bask in the fervour of their nascent promise, the 2014 is entering a splendid phase where maturity begins to reveal the majesty of its pedigree and potential. It is an offering that balances immediate pleasure with the prospect of long-term enrichment, both sensory and fiscal.
If one were seeking a Burgundy that epitomises the grace of Echezeaux's storied slopes under the astute guardianship of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, then embracing the charm and sophistication imbued within the 2014 vintage would be a judicious choice. It is a testament to a harmonious year in Burgundy—a wine that carries with it an aura of exclusivity and desirability pivotal for any discerning collection or investment portfolio.
Market price (CAD)
$46,240.00
12x75cl
Highest score
92
POP score
2315
Scores and tasting notes
The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked on 24, 25 and 26 September at 27.8 hectoliters per hectare. It offers an expressive bouquet, more vivacious than the 2012 Echézeaux, with scents of black plum, raspberry preserve and subtle limestone aromas. It unfolds with confidence in the glass. The palate is surprisingly structured on the entry, perhaps with ambitions towards its elder brother, the Grands Echézeaux. There is a gentle, slightly leafy quality to this Grand Cru, perhaps more masculine and reserved than other vintages tasted just after bottling. The aftertaste feels long with a cheeky pinch of black pepper. Probably one of the most approachable 2014s from the domaine, and just as likely to be drunk too young! 1,443 cases produced.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2017