Domaine de La Romanée-ContiGrands-Échezeaux Grand Cru
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Pinot Noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru of the Domaine de La Romanée-Conti is in the top 10 of wines of France and in the top 5 of wines of Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru.
Taste structure of the Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru from the Domaine de La Romanée-Conti
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru of Domaine de La Romanée-Conti in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru of Domaine de La Romanée-Conti in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, minerality or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru
The Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru of Domaine de La Romanée-Conti matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), meatballs catalan style or sarthe pot.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de La Romanée-Conti's Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru from Domaine de La Romanée-Conti are 2015, 2010, 1976, 1974 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine de La Romanée-Conti
The Domaine de La Romanée-Conti is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru
The wine region of Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru is located in the region of Flagey-Échezeaux of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de La Romanée-Conti or the Domaine Louis Jadot produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cream or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Old vines
There are no specific regulations governing the term "vieilles vignes". After 20 to 25 years, the yields stabilize and tend to decrease, the vines are deeply rooted, and the grapes that come from them give richer, more concentrated, more sappy wines, expressing with more nuance the characteristics of their terroir. It is possible to find plots of vines that claim to be a century old.
