Grand Echezeaux 2020 Domaine Romanèe Conti

Grand Échézeaux 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

The Elegance of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits

The Grand Échézeaux 2020 from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti represents one of the most refined expressions of Pinot Noir in the famous Côte de Nuits. Despite challenging climatic conditions, the meticulous biodynamic vineyard management and dedication produced grapes of excellent quality, characterized by concentration and vibrant mineral tension.

Vineyard and Terroir

The Grand Échézeaux vineyard is cultivated according to certified biodynamic principles on deep calcareous-clay soils, providing the wine with structure, complexity, and distinctive minerality. Low yields contribute to greater aromatic concentration.

Vinification and Aging

Fermentation takes place spontaneously in open wooden vats using indigenous yeasts, thus respecting the natural expression of the terroir. Aging lasts 18 months in carefully selected new French oak barrels. No filtration or fining is performed to preserve the wine’s purity and richness.

Tasting Notes

Color
The wine shows an intense and luminous ruby red.

Aroma
The nose reveals complex aromas of fresh red fruits, sweet spices, earthy notes, and hints of graphite.

Palate
On the palate, it is velvety with elegant tannins and a long, mineral, and saline finish that highlights persistence and structure.

Food Pairing

Grand Échézeaux 2020 pairs perfectly with game dishes, roasted poultry, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.

Serving Temperature

Serve at 16-17°C, after decanting for about one hour to fully express its qualities.

Technical Sheet

• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

• Production Area: Grand Échézeaux, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

• Agriculture: Certified biodynamic

• Harvest: Manual with rigorous selection

• Fermentation: Spontaneous in open vats with indigenous yeasts

• Aging: 18 months in new French oak barrels

• Filtration: No filtration or fining

• Production: Limited and numbered

• Alcohol Content: About 13% vol

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Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti

The absolute essence of Burgundy—built on rigor, land, and time

The Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti, widely known as DRC, is far more than a wine producer—it is a global icon and a symbol of enological perfection located in the heart of Côte de Nuits, in Vosne‑Romanée. Its history spans centuries and is intertwined with the legendary vineyard that bears its name—Romanée‑Conti—already revered in the 18th century, contested by nobles and cardinals. The Domaine’s modern identity was shaped in the 20th century by the de Villaine and Leroy families, who continue to share its management and vision. All its vineyards are Grand Cru, nestled in Burgundy’s most prized plots—from La Tâche and Richebourg to Romanée‑Saint‑Vivant and Montrachet. With extremely limited production, each bottle is the result of an unwavering pursuit of purity, depth, and terroir fidelity.

In the vineyard: rigorous biodynamics and profound respect for terroir

At DRC, organic farming is not a trend, but a deeply held conviction. The vineyards have been certified biodynamic for years, though respect for the land predates any certification. Every vineyard practice—including harvest—is done by hand, grounded in the goal of expressing each cru fully. Each vine is treated as a unique individual; there is no forcing, no irrigation, no synthetic products. Exceptionally low yields, coupled with vine age, yield grapes of unparalleled concentration and complexity. Central to the philosophy is time—time to listen to the soil, observe the vine, and wait for perfect maturity. Only through such patience can one create a wine capable of transcending decades.

In the cellar: rigor, gravity, and almost religious classicism

Winemaking at DRC is marked by monastic precision, with meticulous observation of each micro-lot. Grapes are sorted one by one with obsessive care. Fermentation occurs in oak vats with native yeasts, often using whole clusters, and with no artificial temperature control. The must follows its natural course, without mechanical interference. Post-fermentation, wines are aged roughly 18 months in 100% new barriques, always with the aim of preserving, not masking, the wine’s identity. There is no room for shortcuts or compromise. Each cuvée is bottled unfiltered after a slow, precise, and silent evolution. The result is a wine beyond time—devoid of fashion or concession, speaking with an ethereal, vibrant, unmatched voice.