2013 Grand Echezeaux
By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
2013 Grand Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy
The 2013 vintage within the venerated cellars of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti has birthed a Grand Echezeaux of noteworthy poise and austerity. It has always been a thrilling task to disseminate the nuances that a particular year introduces to the classical profiles we've come to expect from this illustrious domaine.
A Vintage Infused with Character and Intrigue
The 2013 Grand Echezeaux compels attention with its distinctive persona shaped by a year that was marked by climatic vicissitudes. The diligence shown in Burgundy's vineyards during the capricious growing season has been rewarded; this is exhibited in every discerning sip where concentration and purity are uncompromised.
The wine unfolds with an opulent tapestry of dark cherries and blackberries, interlaced with subtle forest floor and an array of spices that evoke the region's terroir in profound ways. Its depth is anchored in refined tannins, which suggest a potential for escalating sophistication over the ensuing decade or more. A genteel acidity buoys the wine, underscoring its balance and promising longevity.
A Connoisseur’s Muse
The 2013 Grand Echezeaux stands as a testament to the resilience and artistry inherent in Burgundy's winemaking legacy. Its structure commands patience, and indeed those who exercise such will be amply rewarded as it matures. For fine wine investors, this vintage represents an enlightened addition—one whose unfolding narrative will no doubt accrue admiration and value in equal measure.
In summary, this esteemed creation is not merely a wine but a chronicle set in liquid form—a narrative spun from the tendrils of viniculture, weather whimsies, and the palpable passion from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. The 2013 Grand Echezeaux is indeed poised to enrich both the cellars and palates of those wise enough to lay claim to its limited quantities.
Market price (USD)
$42,040.00
12x75cl
Highest score
93
POP score
2649.23
Scores and tasting notes
The 2013 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked on the afternoon of October 6 and then the following morning, the yield delivering 21.5 hectoliters per hectare, higher than the Echézeaux. It has a vivid bouquet of Morello cherry, strawberry, crushed stone and just a touch of wilted rose petal, all beautifully defined and seeming to gain intensity in the glass. The palate is extremely well balanced and the acidity is well judged. There are earthy tones present, a hint of autumn woodland, a subtle but very attractive leafiness embroidered into the fruit. This is a very typical Grands Echézeaux, perhaps a little introspective compared to the more outgoing Echézeaux, but there is considerable length. Production is 782 cases. Tasted February 2016.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 3 March 2016