Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux 2001

DRC's Echezeaux is traditionally the fastest maturing of the Domaine's Grand Cru reds, and the 2001 is a muscular, precisely defined example now fully open.

The bouquet shows lovely red and dark berry notes with a hint of sous-bois and some Asian spice. On the palate it is juicy and quite vibrant with organic red fruit, perfectly balanced and with a quite muscular finish for a DRC Echezeaux. Pure, highly perfumed aromas of cassis, liquorice, minerals and flowers show wonderful precision and taut structure in the mouth, with lovely sweetness and terrific verve.

• Producer: Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Echezeaux Grand Cru
• Vintage: 2001
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now fully mature
• Serving temperature: 15-17C
• Decanting: Decant 30 minutes before serving
• Food pairing: Duck breast, wild mushroom dishes, soft cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Fully mature and drinking well now