2016 Echezeaux
By Domaine Emmanuel Rouget
2016 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget, Burgundy, France
One does not simply explore the esteemed terroirs of Burgundy without pausing to admire the majestic 2016 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget. This particular vintage stands prominently, testament to an exceptional year that has fortified Burgundy’s legendary status among fine wine investors and aficionados alike.
Vintage Precision: An Exemplar of Balance
The year 2016 in Burgundy was one marked by stark contrasts; a vintage intimately shaped by a turbulent growing season. The tension climactic conditions created between man and nature has been exquisitely translated into a bottle of finesse and equilibrium by the master vintners at Domaine Emmanuel Rouget.
Immersed within this bottle is a symphony of precise red fruit articulations, underpinned by the kind of minerality that only a meticulous understanding of Echezeaux terroir can summon. A delicate layer of spice confers depth and complexity, whilst refined tannins mesh seamlessly with subtle oak characters, honoring the expressive potential of its climatic lineage.
An Investment Worthy Vintage
As a leading indicator of investment-grade wines, Echezeaux, particularly from a producer as revered as Domaine Emmanuel Rouget, is synonymous with robust value appreciation. As such, the 2016 vintage promises to be not merely a sensory indulgence but also a strategic acquisition for those with perspicacity for premier assets.
In summary, this compelling incarnation of 2016 Echezeaux emerges as one of profound distinction. It encapsulates the subtle improvisations of an accomplished producer dancing with an unpredictable nature to produce something transcendent — truly an investable artefact for both the palate and the portfolio.
Market price (HKD)
HK$100,370.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
750
Scores and tasting notes
The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru comes from three parcels within the grand cru. Emmanuel told me that it was frosted 30% but between 10% to 20% lost in terms of buds. It has a tightly wound bouquet, the fruit a little darker than I was expecting, perhaps shaded by the vivacity of the les Beaumonts. The palate is well balanced with firm tannin, dark cherries and blueberry, a touch of licorice that frames a confit-like, vivacious finish that lingers longer than I was anticipating. This is a classy, inevitably delicious Echézeaux.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 December 2017