Grands-Echezeaux 1973 - Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru 1973 - Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Presentation of the domain:

The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is considered one of the most prestigious and renowned estates in the world. This estate mainly produces red wines from Pinot Noir on exceptional terroirs, in particular the Grands Crus Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Grands-Echezeaux, Echezeaux, as well as a few rare white wines from of Chardonnay in Montrachet.

The wines of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti are recognized for their finesse, their elegance and their ability to age for many decades.

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 1973 vintage:

The 1973 vintage in Burgundy is reputed to be of average quality, let's face it. However, over the years, we realize the incredible aging potential of the great wines of Burgundy. The strong acidity and powerful tannins provided by ripe grapes ultimately make them balanced and very pleasant wines after long years of aging.

The wines of this vintage are often sought after by collectors and lovers of wines for laying down, for their exceptional aging potential.

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: As you can see from the photos, the color is very beautiful and youthful. Surely a grandiose bottle that will leave wonderful tasting memories.

Delivery Details and Conditions:

This bottle is currently stored in the best conditions. No shipment between June 15 and September 15 due to excessively high temperatures unless expressly agreed by the purchaser.