2015 Echezeaux
By Domaine Emmanuel Rouget
2015 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget, Burgundy, France
In the revered echelons of Burgundy's grandeur, the 2015 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget embodies the confluence of an exceptional climatic year and the deft craftsmanship synonymous with Rouget. Nestled in the heart of Burgundy, Echezeaux is a terroir celebrated for its precision and poise, both of which are exhibited profoundly in this singular vintage.
Artistry in a Bottle: A Taste Profile Marrying Climate and Craft
The growing season of 2015 was marked by its warmth and an early harvest, endowing the grapes with rich maturity while maintaining vital acidity. The resultant 2015 Echezeaux presents an olfactory tapestry interwoven with dark cherries and violets underpinned by an earthy truffle essence—a nexus where fruit bravado meets grounded sophistication.
On the palate, one experiences the symphonic layering of structured tannins and ripe red fruits, laced with subtle hints of oak. A marriage of strength and elegance, this wine's finesse is exhibited in a finish as long and lingering as a Burgundian midsummer dusk. The savoury complexity and opulent texture bear witness to the meticulous élevage—barrel ageing—that has brilliantly polished this nectar to near perfection.
An Exemplar Vintage for Astute Investors
The pedigree of the 2015 Echezeaux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget sets it apart as a vintage to observe closely within the investment circles. It carries the innate potential for maturation—a quality that forecasts a remarkable trajectory in both bouquet development and value appreciation.
The poised nature of this elite grand cru renders it a luminary among its peers; it is undoubtedly one of those wines that resonates deeply with collectors alive to nuances that distinguish an exceptional year. While many aspire to secure such a vintage, few can contend with the rarity that accompanies a release from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget.
For those looking to expand their portfolio with an investable Burgundy, or simply wishing to experience a dance of sensory excellence on their palate, the 2015 Echezeaux stands triumphant—an ambassador for a celebrated year, expertly encapsulated by Rouget’s venerable touch.
Market price (USD)
$15,840.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
865.33
Scores and tasting notes
The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru is very fine, offering up a dramatic nose of ripe red fruit, bonfire, espresso roast and sweet loamy soil. On the palate, the wine is rich and powerful, evidently structurally firmer and more masculine than the Beaumonts, although its tannins are similarly cloaked in a deep core of succulent fruit. There's also good freshness here despite the considerable power and amplitude.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 27 April 2018