{"product_id":"2021-domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-grands-echezeaux-grand-cru-750ml","title":"2021 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare Grand Cru from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Échezeaux combines one of Burgundy’s most celebrated domaines with a vineyard renowned for structure, refinement and longevity. The extraordinarily limited 2021 vintage yielded just 8,899 bottles, adding significant scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti holds 3.5263 hectares of Grands Échezeaux Grand Cru. The vineyard lies in Flagey-Échezeaux in the Côte de Nuits, adjoining Clos de Vougeot and immediately above Échezeaux. The domaine’s holding includes parcels within Les Grands Échezeaux and neighbouring sections of this historic Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenging 2021 growing season resulted in exceptionally low yields at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Harvest began on 23 September. Following sorting, bunches were retained intact without destemming, and the wines were subsequently matured in new barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points — William Kelley, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 vintage has turned out brilliantly at the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, delivering wines of striking perfume and sensuality. Sadly, there just isn't very much of them to go around.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Charles Curtis MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“On release, the Grands Échezeaux shares the somewhat pale hue of the Échezeaux, yet it is aromatically richer, with more sweet pomegranate fruit on the initial attack. While still noticeable, the cask ageing is well-integrated, and the wine is more substantial and longer than its neighbour on the palate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted September 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points — The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e — Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de la Romanée-Conti is one of Burgundy’s most renowned and collectible estates. Based in Vosne-Romanée, the domaine holds an extraordinary portfolio of Grand Cru vineyards across the Côte d’Or, including Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Échezeaux, Grands Échezeaux, Corton and Montrachet. 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