Echezeaux Grand Cru
Grape variety:
Pinot Noir 100%
Floors:
Bajocian entroque limestone mixed with red-brown clay, mixed with flat pebbles (lava).
Vinification / Aging:
Manual harvest. Sorted and destemmed.
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats for approximately 15 days with 2 punching downs per day at the beginning.
Aging in oak barrels (10% new barrels) for 13 months.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting:
Color: Bright ruby red, almost vermilion. Nose: Opens with aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry, slightly spicy with sometimes a touch of coffee. Mouth: Perfectly balanced, round, powerful and harmonious.
Food/wine pairings:
Porcini mushrooms, truffles, pan-fried foie gras.
Serving temperature: 15°
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