2021, Domaine d'Eugénie, ECHEZEAUX, Grand Cru

With an area of 0.55 hectare, the Echezeaux plot is located in the Orveaux combe, to the south of the Musigny appellation. The soil is relatively shallow and is mainly composed of limestone with clayey-loam. The vines are impressively old - some are around 80 years of age - and are pruned in the Cordon de Royat method. 

The 2021 Echezeaux Grand Cru, which was protected by the frost with candles, hence there are seven barrels this year compared to the five barrels of the previous year. Red and black fruit on the nose, graphite coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. The partial whole clusters lend a discrete pepperiness, very nicely focused with sour cherry and clove towards quite a structured finish that will require time to absorb the new oak. Quite serious. Patience required. 92-94 Neal Martin, Vinous.