Grand Echezeaux 2021 Domaine Romanèe Conti

Grand Échézeaux 2021 – Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

The Elegance and Depth of Burgundy Pinot Noir

Grand Échézeaux 2021 by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a masterpiece of finesse and complexity, expressing the purest soul of Pinot Noir in one of the most revered Grand Crus of the Côte de Nuits. A deep, structured and age-worthy wine from one of the most refined vintages in recent years.

Origin and Terroir

Nestled between Clos de Vougeot and Échézeaux, the Grand Échézeaux vineyard features deep, well-drained clay-limestone soils that enhance the wine’s structure and longevity. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti cultivates its parcels using certified biodynamic methods and manual work throughout the year to respect the soil’s natural balance.

2021 Vintage

The 2021 vintage in Burgundy saw low yields due to spring frost, but the moderate summer led to grapes of exceptional purity. Grand Échézeaux 2021 reveals vibrant acidity, fine tannins, and brilliant aromatic clarity—a precise and elegant interpretation.

Vinification and Ageing

Traditional, low-intervention winemaking defines this cuvée: spontaneous fermentation in open wooden vats with native yeasts, gentle maceration with manual punch-downs, and aging for 18 months in new French oak barrels. No fining or filtration, ensuring full expression of fruit and terroir.

Tasting Notes

Color
Bright ruby with purple reflections and luminous clarity.

Nose
Fresh red berries, rose petals, sweet spices and black tea layered over earthy notes of truffle and graphite.

Palate
Silky and vibrant on entry, with fine-grained tannins and a saline, mineral finish. Depth and elegance balanced by energetic freshness.

Food Pairing

Perfect with game meats (venison, lamb), roasted pigeon or duck, mushroom risottos, and soft washed-rind cheeses like Époisses.

Serving and Cellaring

Serve at 16–17°C after one hour of decanting. Cellar-worthy for 25–30 years.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

• Vintage: 2021

• Appellation: Grand Échézeaux Grand Cru AOC

• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

• Region: Côte de Nuits, Burgundy

• Soil: Deep clay-limestone

• Farming: Certified biodynamic

• Harvest: Manual, rigorous selection

• Fermentation: Native yeasts in wooden vats

• Aging: 18 months in new French oak

• Fining/Filtering: None

• Alcohol Content: ~13–13.5% vol

• Production: Extremely limited and numbered

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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.