Domaine Dujac   Echezeaux

2001 Echezeaux

By Domaine Dujac

2001 Echezeaux from Domaine Dujac, Burgundy, France

In the pantheon of fine wines, the acclaimed 2001 Echezeaux from Domaine Dujac occupies a place of distinction. The turn of the millennium cast a spell on Burgundy, with climatic grace endowing the terroir-driven treasures from this venerable region - none more so than the Echezeaux Grand Cru. The particular alchemy of weather patterns has resulted in a vintage that speaks of poise, depth, and elegance.

 

Vintage Virtuosity: A Connoisseur's Chronicle

The seductive character of this illustrious vineyard is rendered extraordinary in the 2001 vintage by Domaine Dujac's masterful crafting. A poised bouquet carries whispers of smoke and earth – testimony to the complex interplay of its terroir and varietal subtleties. At once rich and profound yet punctuated by an ethereal finesse, the 2001 rendition expresses a harmonious balance evocative of a finely composed symphony.

 

Decanted: Investment Calibre Unveiled

Burgundy enthusiasts and fine wine investors alike will recognise the notes which hallmark a great Echezeaux – opulent yet structured, power married seamlessly with delicacy. In its youth, the 2001 vintage already showcased an intricate tapestry of raspberry and black cherry underpinned by firm yet ripe tannins. With time, this promising foundation has matured into a sophisticated complexity represented by mushroom, dark fruit, and a hint of gaminess that only heightened pedigree ageing can bestow.

The astuteness of acquiring well-aged bottles like the 2001 Echezeaux resonates with both palatial pleasure and prudent asset appreciation. Wisely cellared Bordeaux can ascend to phenomenal heights, and twenty years hence finds the 2001 Echezeaux from Domaine Dujac at an impressive zenith in its trajectory.

As we contemplate the culmination of decades-long patience, this liquid antiquity embodies not only an investment in oenological artistry but also a stake in history's narrative - forever captured within each sensuous swirl in the glass. It is my conviction that connoisseurs and investors will find joy and judiciousness converging remarkably in every bottle curated within their private collections.

Market price (CAD)

$25,520.00

12x75cl

Highest score

90

POP score

1533

Scores and tasting notes

89-91

The 2001 Echezeaux offers aromas reminiscent of spicy, peppery black cherries. On the palate, this light to medium-bodied wine is elegant, well-detailed, and fresh. It bursts on the attack, revealing lively blackberries and dark cherries. This refined, expressive effort also possesses a long, ripe finish. Drink it between 2005 and 2010. Importers: Chambers & Chambers, Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500; and Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2003

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