Meo-Camuzet Echezeaux Grand Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo-Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Echezeaux Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Côte de Nuits (Echézeaux, Flagey-Échezeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected professional scores and notes for Méo‑Camuzet Echézeaux 2022 — Jasper Morris 94–97; Tim Atkin 96; Burghound 92–94; Wine Spectator review present. 5%, cellar potential noted by merchants

Tasting Note
Silky, concentrated red and black cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with violet florals, forest floor, spice and graphite. Vibrant acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long mineral, spice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck with cherry sauce, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: miso-glazed salmon, seared wagyu or ribeye, soy-sesame marinated pork, shiitake hot pot or sukiyaki.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; cold pre-fermentation maceration, controlled-temperature fermentation; aged 15–18 months in French oak (proportion of new barrels varies).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo‑Camuzet, a historic family estate based in Vosne‑Romanée (est. early 20th century). Jean‑Nicolas Méo (and team) manage Grand Cru holdings including Echézeaux and Richebourg. Sustainable, meticulous viticulture.