# Echézeaux Grand Cru (2020)

- **Producer:** Maison Louis Jadot / Domaine Gagey
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €345
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, raspberry, red plum, red cherry, cloves, vanilla, cedar, mushroom, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

The Echézeaux Grand Cru from Maison Louis Jadot/Domaine Gagey, vintage 2020, is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Echézeaux AOC Grand Cru appellation in Burgundy, France. Located in the Côte de Nuits sub-region, specifically Flagey-Echézeaux, this wine is produced from grapes grown on east-southeast facing slopes with chalky soil. Maison Louis Jadot, established in 1859, is known for its commitment to expressing Burgundy's diverse terroirs, with winemaker Frederic Barnier focusing on crafting wines that highlight the unique characteristics of each appellation. The Echézeaux vineyard itself is part of a commune renowned for its Grand Cru status.

## Interesting facts

- Echézeaux is one of Burgundy's largest Grand Cru vineyards.
- The vineyard is located just south of the famed Vougeot.
- Louis Jadot owns a significant portion of the Echézeaux vineyard.
- The wine is aged in barrels from Jadot's own cooperage, Cadus.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and fine tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of game meats and red meats. The wine's inherent fruit notes can echo or contrast with fruit-based sauces, while its acidity helps to cut through the fattiness of richer dishes.

## Wine making process

The Echézeaux Grand Cru undergoes manual harvesting in small crates, followed by hand sorting and destemming. Vinification involves fermentation in vats for 3 to 4 weeks, using open wooden or stainless steel vats with twice-daily punching down. The wine is then aged for 15 to 18 months in oak barrels, with about one-third being new, sourced from the producer's own cooperage, Cadus.