Located between Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée, the commune of Flagey-Echezeaux boasts exclusively the two Grands Crus "Grands-Echezeaux" and "Echezeaux". Their name derives from "chesaux", a word of Gallo-Roman origin meaning a group of dwellings, presumably referring to an ancient hamlet.
Our plot is located in the "Champs Traversins" Climat, facing east, at an altitude of 300 metres. The slope, a considerable proportion of sand and gravel, the proximity of the Orveau combe -which brings frechness-, all contribute to imparting unique elegance and sophistication to this wine.
Tasting
This wine expresses the exceptional character of a great terroir combined with a great grape variety. Its complex nose features notes of red fruit (raspberry), stone fruit (plum) and flowers (rose, peony) enhanced by subtle touches of spices which will evolve over time toward scents of forest undergrowth and leather. The round, precise palate is supported by lovely structure boasting round tannins, which make it very balanced. An exquisite wine with a very long, refined finish.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with finely prepared roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, pork, duck), or with medium to mature cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: salmi of guinea fowl with mushrooms sauce
Serving and keeping
Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Long aging potential: 7 to 10 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 1 ha (2,4 acres)
Situation: Flagey-Echezeaux, on the "Champs Traversins" single vineyard
Exposure: East, 290m on gentle slope hillside
Soil: Very stony brown limestone
Average age of the vine: 35 to 40 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 3 600 on average
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time
: 18 to 21 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 16 to 18 months
Proportion of new barrels: 40% to 50%
LE MONDE (January 21, 2020)
The organic spirit of Albéric Bichot
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Decanter Word Wine Awards (September 2020)
BEST IN SHOW - Platinum Medal - 98/100
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INSIDE BURGUNDY / JASPER MORRIS (January 2025)
94-96
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BURGHOUND.COM / ALLEN MEADOWS (1st QUARTER, 2025)
90-93/100
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TIMATKIN.COM // CHRISTY CANTERBURY (January 2025)
96/100
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INSIDE BURGUNDY JASPER MORRIS (JANUARY 2024)
92-95/100
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TIMATKIN.COM // CHRISTY CANTERBURY (January 2024)
95/100
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Burgundy Report by Bill Nanson (December 2015)
2014 vintage
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The World of Fine Wine (2019-issue 63)
2017 vintage: 93/100
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eRobertParker.com (Neal Martin) (december 2015)
2014 vintage: 90-92/100
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eRobertParker.com (Neal Martin) (october 2015)
2012 vintage: 91/100
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JamesSuckling.com (June 17, 2015)
2012 vintage: 94/100
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International Wine Challenge 2015 (May 2015)
2012 vintage: Gold medal.
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The World of Fine Wine (2015)
2013 vintage: 17+/20
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Burghound.com (1st quarter, 2015)
2013 vintage: 91-94/100
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Burghound.com (1st quarter, 2015)
2012 vintage: 92/100
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Jancis Robinson.com (January 10th, 2015)
2013 vintage: 17.5/20
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Burgundy Report by Bill Nanson (December 2019)
Tasting comments on the 2018 vintage
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Wine Enthusiast (August, October, November 2016)
2014 Vintage - 92/100
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Robert Parker / wine advocate (Neal Martin - December 2016)
2015 Vintage - 91-93/100
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Tim Atkin (January 2017)
Special Report Burgundy 2015 - 96/100
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International Wine Challenge 2017
Best Red Winemaker of the year
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Inside Burgundy Jasper Morris (January 2018)
92-94
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Robert Parker / Wine Advocate (Neal Martin, December 2017)
90-92
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Burghound.com / Allen Meadows (1st Quarter 2018)
91-93/100
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Wine Spectator Insider (September 12th, 2018)
94 Points
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Burghound.com / Allen Meadows (1st Quarter 2019)
90-93
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Vinous Neal Martin (January 2019)
2017 Red Burgundies (90-92)
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (January 2019)
2017: The Vintage Report (93/100)
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James Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 96/100
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Burghound.com / Allen Meadows (1st Quarter 2020)
90-93/100
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Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris (December 2019)
93-96/100
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International Wine Challenge 2020
GOLD MEDAL - 95/100
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Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris (January 2021)
93-96/100
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BURGHOUND.COM / ALLEN MEADOWS (1st quarter 2021)
93/100
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BURGHOUND.COM / ALLEN MEADOWS (1st quarter 2021)
91-93
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Wine Spectator's Insider weekly (September 8, 2021)
94/100
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INSIDE BURGUNDY JASPER MORRIS (DECEMBER2021)
92-95/100
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