Joseph Drouhin Grand Echezeaux 2006

The Daily Meal Staff|Feb. 23, 2015 11:14 pm EST

Located next to the Clos de Vougeot, Grands-Echezeaux is one of the famous Grand Cru vineyards of Burgundy. Administratively, it lies in the commune of Flagey-Echezeaux, which here forms a wedge separating Vosne-Romanée from Vougeot.

Grands-Echezeaux (about 9 hectares) and Echezeaux (34 hectares) are the only Grand Cru vineyards belonging to this unusual village. Here, as in all of the red wines of Côte d'Or, the only grape variety used is Pinot Noir. Joseph Drouhin is the owner of an exceptional parcel in this vineyard : the vines are old and the wine is consistently excellent.

Tasting Notes: Grands-Echezeaux is a Grand Cru of unsurpassed finesse and elegance, with superb structure and power. Compared to its other illustrious neighbours, it invariably shows great concentration and intensity. Very good ageing potential.