Meo-Camuzet Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo-Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Echezeaux Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Flagey-Échezeaux, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93–95 (Dec 2016); Vinous 92–95 (Jan 2017); Burghound 93–95 (Jan 2017); John Gilman 94+ (Nov 2016); Decanter 94 (Oct 2017)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and blackberry with violet, licorice, sandalwood and incense. Medium–full body, bright acidity, fine-grained yet firm tannins, mineral and cocoa undertones, and a long, spicy, floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, duck à l'orange, beef tenderloin, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso‑glazed salmon or aubergine, shiitake and soy‑based dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification: hand-harvested fruit, controlled fermentations, gradual malolactic fermentation and élevage in French oak (portion new), aged in barrel 12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Historic Vosne‑Romanée domaine founded by Étienne Camuzet (early 20th century). Now run by Jean‑Nicolas Méo; reclaimed family parcels and shaped by Henri Jayer’s mentorship. Renowned for Grand Cru Pinot Noirs.