Grands-Echezeaux 1976 - Gros Frère et Soeur

Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru 1976 - Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur

Presentation of the domain:

The Gros Frère et Soeur estate, located in Vosne-Romanée, is one of the most prestigious in the Côte de Nuits. Founded in 1960, it covers an area of 20 hectares spread over several appellations, including the famous Clos Vougeot, Richebourg, Echezeaux and Grands-Echezeaux. The estate's vines are grown organically and the vinification is traditional, respectful of the terroir and the grape.

Presentation of the cuvée:

Grands-Échezeaux is a vineyard located above the village of Flagey-Échezeaux, between Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée in Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. It extends the Musigny to the south, with a less hectic and more regular pattern. The Grands-Échezeaux and the Échezeaux are separated by the bottom of the Combe d'Orveau. They have been AOC Grands Crus since July 31, 1937, just like the Clos de Vougeot with which they share foundations of the Abbey of Cîteaux dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. The term "chesaux", of Gallo-Roman origin, means a group of dwellings, probably an old hamlet.

With an area of only 8.37 Hectares and an average annual production of around 36,000 bottles, the Grands-Echezeaux are much rarer than the Echezeaux, accounting for 36.12 hectares for an annual production of around 160,000 bottles (which is already very little).

Presentation of the 1976 vintage:

  The 1976 vintage in Burgundy was considered a hot and dry vintage, with a generally ripe and concentrated harvest. It is often described as a classic style vintage, with wines that can be elegant, complex and structured. Burgundy wines from this vintage are renowned for their ability to age well, delivering complex aromas and flavors over time. For the Grands-Échezeaux 1976 from Gros Frère et Soeur, it could present specific characteristics linked to this vintage, such as the maturity of the fruit, the concentration and the structure of the wine.

Food and wine :

The Grands-Echezeaux 1976 from Gros Frère et Soeur goes perfectly with dishes of roast meat, game, aged cheeses and mushrooms.

It can also be tasted on its own, as a "meditation" wine, to fully savor its complexity and finesse.

Serving Tips:

To be enjoyed slowly upon opening. There will probably be no need to decant or decant it despite the deposits. We simply advise you to serve it from the opening in glasses of intermediate size and to appreciate its evolution in the glass.

Note from WUAT: Please note that several levels are available, no trace of running or wear on the caps, the color is perfect, still very red and the color is perfectly clear. These bottles should create great tasting moments.