Domaine Rene Engel   Grands Echezeaux

2001 Grands Echezeaux

By Domaine Rene Engel

2001 Grands Echezeaux from Domaine Rene Engel, Burgundy, France

Steeped in the august traditions of Burgundian winemaking, the 2001 Grands Echezeaux from Domaine Rene Engel stands as a testament to an exceptional terroir composed of ancient soils and the intuitive practices handed down through generations. As a vintage-specific ne plus ultra, this fine wine distinguishes itself resolutely within an investor's portfolio.

 

Distinct Vintage Virtue

Marked by a growing season that was both challenging and rewarding, the year 2001 beckoned attentive vignerons to navigate climatic caprices. The cool spring paved way for a growing season which required meticulous canopy management to ensure optimal ripening of Pinot Noir, the heart and soul of Grands Echezeaux. Domaine Rene Engel's precise viticultural strategies brought forth a vintage with remarkable character — notably defined by its strapping acidity that underpins an enduring structure.

 

Savouring the 2001 Pantheon

On approach, the nose is immediately arrestive with an interplay of ripe cherry and undergrowth, displaying the beginning of tertiary tones which hint at forest floor and subtle spice. Velvety tannins unfurl gracefully across the palate, a mosaic of dark fruits layered with a sinewy minerality reminiscent of Vosne-Romanée soils, though unique in its own progeny. A stratagem of oak ageing harmonises with the fruit profile, conspiring to create an echoing finish — opulent yet measured in its poise.

The evolution within the bottle has reached an articulate eloquence — one that will indubitably enrapture both connoisseurs and astute investors alike.

 

An Investment in Heritage and Hedonism

Consider the 2001 Grands Echezeaux from Domaine Rene Engel a palette of past and future: A rich past steeped in vinicultural mastery, and a promising future as it continues its ascent in both physique and acclaim within collectors' cellars. Withstanding the scrutiny of time and taste, this vintage remains an esteemed opportunity for those poised to engage with liquid history.

As each year etches further distinction upon its canvas, this vineyard-cast alchemy proves itself not just a jewel for consumption but also a wise augment to diversified investment.

Current market price

£44,100.00

12x75cl

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