1995 Grand Echezeaux
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
1995 Grand Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy, France
Uttering the name Domaine de la Romanee-Conti invokes nearly reverential awe among oenophiles, and their 1995 Grand Echezeaux is a testimony to this majestic winery's ability to craft timeless Burgundian masterpieces. An opulent vintage that resonates with finesse and complexity, it stands as a hallmark of a particularly successful year for the vineyards of DRC.
Investment-Worthy Heritage: A Vintage with Provenance
The '95 vintage in Burgundy was marked by an auspicious start and fortunate weather patterns that ultimately resulted in an abundance of ripe berries, allowing vintners at Domaine de la Romanee-Conti to curate a wine with deep layers of flavour. The Grand Echezeaux from this year remains an investment-worthy treasure, bolstered by ever-increasing rarity and the iconic DRC provenance.
A Symphony of Flavours: The 1995 Vintage's Narrative
The climactic crescendos that define the 1995 growing season sing through this exquisite wine. Its years in bottle have bestowed upon it a harmonious symphony of ripe cherries and blackcurrants, intertwined with beguiling whispers of truffle and earthy underbrush - all signatures of its privileged terroir. As this vintage gracefully aged, it has unfurled tannins that are now silky yet assertive, carrying the gravitas expected from Grand Echezeaux wines.
On the palate, the precision and depth evoke the meticulously maintained vines from which it sprung. The wine's integration of fruit and tannin suggests not only a poised structure but also portrays the exquisite craftsmanship involving minute perfections that define the '95 growing year as one of poised potential.
In sum, the 1995 Grand Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti carries with it both legacy and distinction. As a beacon for wine investors seeking to augment their cellars with enduring elegance, it represents an emblem of vinous history – ripe for investment and enjoyment alike.Market price (GBP)
£34,620.00
12x75cl
Highest score
92
POP score
2885
Scores and tasting notes
This wine is austere, masculine, backward and a dense. It offers superb black fruit flavors and a firm tannic backbone. Drink it between 2003 and 2012+. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661.
Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 1998