Maison Capitain-Gagnerot - Échezeaux Grand Cru

Maison Capitain-GagnerotÉchezeaux Grand Cru

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the world.
The Échezeaux Grand Cru of Maison Capitain-Gagnerot is a red wine from the region of Échezeaux Grand Cru of Burgundy.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Échezeaux Grand Cru of the Maison Capitain-Gagnerot is in the top 30 of wines of Échezeaux Grand Cru.

Taste structure of the Échezeaux Grand Cru from the Maison Capitain-Gagnerot

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Échezeaux Grand Cru of Maison Capitain-Gagnerot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Échezeaux Grand Cru of Maison Capitain-Gagnerot in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Maison Capitain-Gagnerot's Échezeaux Grand Cru.

Winemaker
Patrice Roger
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Échezeaux Grand Cru - 2015
In the top 30 of of Échezeaux Grand Cru wines
Average rating: 4.511110.5
Échezeaux Grand Cru - 2013
In the top 30 of of Échezeaux Grand Cru wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Échezeaux Grand Cru - 2012
In the top 30 of of Échezeaux Grand Cru wines
Average rating: 4.511110.5
Échezeaux Grand Cru - 2011
In the top 30 of of Échezeaux Grand Cru wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Échezeaux Grand Cru - 2004
In the top 30 of of Échezeaux Grand Cru wines
Average rating: 4.811110.5

The best vintages of Échezeaux Grand Cru from Maison Capitain-Gagnerot are 2004, 2015, 2012, 2011 and 2013.

Informations about the Maison Capitain-Gagnerot

The winery offers 33 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Échezeaux Grand Cru in the region of Burgundy

The Maison Capitain-Gagnerot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Échezeaux Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 300 of of France wines
In the top 40 of of Échezeaux Grand Cru wines
In the top 1500 of red wines
In the top 2000 wines of the world

The wine region of Échezeaux Grand Cru

Echezeaux is a grand cru Vineyard covering the slopes above the Clos de Burgundy/cote-de-nuits/vougeot">Vougeot vineyard in Burgundy's Cote de Nuits. Like its famous neighbor, it is considerably larger than most grand cru vineyards, covering nearly 40 hectares (100 acres) of land. Echezeaux wines, made exclusively from Pinot Noir, are on the Full-bodied end of the Burgundy spectrum, showing red fruit as well as spice and undergrowth characters. The 37.


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.

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The word of the wine: Acidic (flavor)

Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.

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