{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-grands-echezeaux-grand-cru-2023","title":"Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA magnificent Burgundy Grand Cru where profound dark fruit, captivating floral complexity and remarkable mineral precision reveal the exceptional character of Grands-Échézeaux.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru 2023 is a distinguished Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most celebrated vineyards, combining remarkable concentration with the elegance and refinement synonymous with this legendary domaine. Situated within the commune of Flagey-Échézeaux in the Côte de Nuits, the Grands-Échézeaux vineyard is renowned for its exceptional limestone-rich terroir and ability to produce deeply structured wines with outstanding ageing potential. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti cultivates approximately 3.5 hectares within this prestigious Grand Cru, employing meticulous vineyard management and traditional Burgundian practices to preserve the purity and individuality of its fruit. The 2023 growing season brought generous yields, variable summer conditions and significant late-season warmth, requiring careful green harvesting and rigorous fruit selection to achieve optimal balance. The resulting wine expresses the grandeur of its origins through beautifully concentrated dark fruit, refined floral perfume, finely structured tannins and an impressive mineral backbone that promises extraordinary development over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested in several passes during September 2023, the grapes were carefully selected and vinified with the domaine's characteristic emphasis on whole-cluster fermentation and sensitive extraction, allowing the natural complexity of the vineyard to take centre stage. The wine subsequently matured in French oak, developing additional depth and subtle savoury nuances while preserving the exceptional clarity of its Pinot Noir character. Aromas of ripe mulberry, dark plum, red cherry and wild raspberry intertwine with delicate floral notes, incense, musk, earthy undertones and refined oak spice, creating a profoundly expressive and layered bouquet. The palate is concentrated yet beautifully composed, revealing plush dark fruit, firm but finely woven tannins, vibrant acidity and distinctive mineral tension that lends elegance and precision to its powerful structure. With its exceptionally long, brooding finish and remarkable balance between richness and restraint, this outstanding Grand Cru is destined for extended cellaring, gradually revealing greater aromatic complexity, textural refinement and savoury sophistication over the coming decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Deep, floral and profoundly complex\u003cbr\u003eRipe mulberry, dark plum, red cherry and wild raspberry mingle with delicate floral perfume, incense, musk, bramble, earthy undertones and subtle toasted oak nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Powerful, concentrated and beautifully structured\u003cbr\u003eRich black plum and dark cherry flavours unfold across a densely layered palate, complemented by supple yet firm-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, savoury spice and remarkable limestone-driven mineral precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Exceptionally long, brooding and elegantly persistent\u003cbr\u003eLingering dark berries, dried herbs, subtle ferrous minerality and refined oak spice carry through an impressively sustained finish with fine tannins, remarkable depth and outstanding structural harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2023 Grands-Échézeaux Grand Cru was cropped at 43.6 hl\/ha (around the same as in 2022) on September 7 and 8, then on September 17. As expected, there is another dimension on the nose that is immediately appreciated: more depth, the fruit leaning into the red side of the spectrum, touches of incense and musk in the background, more floral compared to the Échézeaux. Again, wonderful definition. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fewer corners than the Echézeaux, more fluidity. Boasting fine depth and wondrous mineralité throughout, this is a captivating Grands-Échézeaux. Hints of dried blood\/ferrous elements furnish the finish as they did out of barrel, completing a quite profound wine that challenges the notional supremacy of the Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant. Outstanding. 17,868 bottles produced.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Neal Martin, Vinous, 97 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is a wine on a completely different plane, with tightly wound mulberry and plum fruit and hints of mineral, briar and earth on the nose. The texture is dense and powerful, with firm, tight-grained tannins, abundant extract, and an impressively long finish. The overall evolution is less ‘fruity’ and more ‘brooding’. This wine will begin to open fully in 10 years, and continue to improve for another 40 years after that.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Charles Curtis MW, Decanter, 96 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 - Grands-Échézeaux\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2023\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eClassification - Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Romanée-Conti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44569747914839,"sku":"DRC-GRAND-ESC-23","price":5999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/c905de28-fdef-45d8-a3cb-f90a903d5989.webp?v=1793061794","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-grands-echezeaux-grand-cru-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}