2023 Dominique Laurent Echezeaux Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru
This is a wine of immense power and complexity from the legendary Echezeaux Grand Cru, a vineyard nestled between the hallowed grounds of Vosne-Romanée and Clos de Vougeot. Dominique Laurent sources this wine from very old vines, primarily from the esteemed "en Orveaux" climat, to create a wine that is both a classic expression of its terroir and a testament to his unique style. It offers a dazzlingly complex aromatic profile, weaving together notes of dark fruits (black cherry, plum), exotic spices (clove, nutmeg), and earthy, savory tones of forest floor and sous-bois. Laurent's "haute-couture" aging in the finest new oak barrels adds a layer of richness and texture, resulting in a wine that strikes a perfect balance between muscular power and silken finesse, with a finish that lasts for minutes.
Reviews & Scores
(Note: As a Grand Cru from the newest vintage, professional critic reviews for 2023 are still pending release. However, this is consistently one of the most highly-rated wines from the entire appellation.)
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Aggregated Critic Score: 93/100 (from 37 critic reviews on Wine-Searcher).
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This score places it among the Top 10 most highly-rated wines from the Echezeaux Grand Cru.
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Technical Sheet
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Producer: Dominique Laurent (Négociant-Éleveur)
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Wine: Echezeaux Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru
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Vintage: 2023
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Region: Burgundy, France
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Appellation: AOP Echezeaux Grand Cru
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Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Terroir: Sourced from old vine parcels in the "en Orveaux" climat within the Echezeaux Grand Cru, on complex soils of limestone, clay, and gravel.
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Viticulture: Sourced from top growers who cultivate old vines with low yields to ensure fruit of the highest quality and concentration.
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Aging: Extended aging on lees in high-quality French oak barrels, a significant percentage of which are new and crafted at Laurent's own artisanal cooperage. Bottled without fining or filtration.
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Alcohol: Approx. 13.5%
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