{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-echezeaux-grand-cru-2023","title":"Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Échézeaux Grand Cru 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA captivating Burgundy Grand Cru where vibrant red fruit, exotic spice and beautifully sculpted tannins express the distinguished character of Échézeaux.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Échézeaux Grand Cru 2023 is an exceptional Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits, expressing the celebrated terroir of Flagey-Échézeaux through a combination of generous fruit, aromatic complexity and refined structure. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti cultivates approximately 4.7 hectares of this prestigious Grand Cru vineyard, where limestone-rich soils and carefully tended vines contribute to wines of remarkable distinction. Échézeaux is traditionally among the more immediately expressive wines of the domaine, celebrated for its seductive fruit, fragrant spice and graceful interpretation of Burgundian Pinot Noir. The 2023 growing season combined a generous crop with variable summer weather and significant late-season warmth, demanding meticulous vineyard management and fruit selection to maintain concentration and balance. The resulting wine is particularly intriguing, revealing ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit, savoury whole-bunch nuances and a more substantial structure than its exuberant early barrel tastings initially suggested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was harvested between 15 and 17 September 2023, with careful selection ensuring the desired balance of ripeness, freshness and aromatic precision. The domaine employed whole-cluster fermentation and maturation in new French oak barrels, practices that contribute additional aromatic complexity and structure while allowing the vineyard's distinctive character to remain central. The bouquet combines black cherry, blackberry and brambly raspberry with delicate violet, tobacco, black olive, cumin and subtle earthy nuances, creating an intriguing interplay of ripe fruit and savoury spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied yet concentrated, with dark berry flavours, finely grained but assertive tannins and a slightly chalky texture supported by well-defined acidity. Its long, composed finish reveals further floral and mineral detail, suggesting a wine that will reward patient cellaring as its youthful structure gradually develops greater harmony and aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Expressive, savoury and beautifully layered\u003cbr\u003eBlack cherry, blackberry and brambly raspberry intertwine with delicate violet, tobacco, black olive, cumin, subtle floral perfume and earthy spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Concentrated, structured and elegantly energetic\u003cbr\u003eRipe dark cherry and wild raspberry unfold across a medium-bodied palate, supported by firm yet finely textured tannins, precise acidity, subtle whole-bunch spice and a delicate chalky mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, focused and finely structured\u003cbr\u003ePersistent black cherry, bramble, savoury herbs and gentle spice carry through a beautifully sustained finish, with mineral tension, refined tannins and lingering red fruit freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Echézeaux delivered more weight and depth than the Vosne-Romanée. It also displayed dark fruit notes of black cherry and blackberry with an accent of earth. Its dense tannins made it firm, yet it was beautifully balanced and long”\u003c\/em\u003e — Wine Spectator, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Echézeaux was the wine from the Domaine that evolved the most between the barrel tasting and this tasting after bottling. Where I initially exclaimed over the generosity and exuberance of the wine, here I was astonished at how it had taken on weight and added layers of spice, floral and mineral aromas to the lush ripe fruit that was already there. This wine is now showing the structure to age and improve over the long haul, and given the ‘relatively’ affordable price, it should be a must buy for serious lovers of this domaine. 20,330 bottles produced.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Charles Curtis MW, Decanter, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A glowing purple, more like the colour we would expect. Concentrated fruit, less floral than usual. Broad shoulders but the detail can be seen only a little below the surface, with excellent red fruit energy, brambly raspberries, a good pinpoint acidity, not strong but sufficient. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2024.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, 94–96 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2023 Échézeaux Grand Cru was picked at 38.4 hl\/ha from September 15 to 17, this yield also a little down from 2022. Now this is intriguing on the nose, the whole bunch more prominent compared to the Corton: hints of tobacco, black olive and that background cumin touch. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip, quite edgy on the entry, slightly chalky with its spiciness accentuated since I tasted this in barrel. It's linear in style, perhaps conservative vis-à-vis the previous vintage, but I admire that this has not compromised an edginess that keeps your senses on their toes. 20,330 bottles produced\u003c\/em\u003e — Neal Martin, Vinous, 93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Domaine de la Romanée-Conti\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Échézeaux\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2023\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eClassification - Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Romanée-Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44569747980375,"sku":"DRC-ESC-23","price":4999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/f47c4c4f-8b52-4e0c-b6f8-5e34bef7ed27.webp?v=1793061898","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-echezeaux-grand-cru-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}