Grands Échezeaux, Grand Cru
    Joseph Drouhin

    Grands Échezeaux, Grand Cru,

    Destination

    Joseph Drouhin, Grands Échezeaux, Grand Cru, 2017

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Joseph Drouhin, Grands Échezeaux, Grand Cru, 2017

    Gripping but classy, noble tannins that cover the stony mineral fruit with a velvet cloak. Such a bright underlying minerality shines through here. The freshness comes from this rather than any particularly racy fruit. Really very complex, smoothly-textured and accomplished. Expressive, full and driven whilst showing immense composure. Top class Grand Cru. Fermented with 30% whole bunches.

    ABV:
    13.5%
    94/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2017 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru might have a scintilla of brettanomyces that slightly occludes the fruit on the earthy, perhaps animally nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe red fruit, and quite toasty in style, showing modest depth and candied character toward the finish, which gains wonderful precision with time in the glass and reveals a long, persistent tail. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.
    Date Reviewed:
    01/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2024 - 2038

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Burgundy
    Appellation:
    Grands Echézeaux
    Producer:
    Joseph Drouhin
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Pinot Noir
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.