Echézeaux Combe d'Orveaux Grand Cru 2021

Impressive Grand Cru from Bouchard Père et Fils. Intense aroma of red fruit and spices intertwined with oaky hints. Complex and mineral in taste with lots of structure and refined tannin.

Appellation Echézeaux Grand Cru

Grape variety pinot noir

Style Rich & Exuberant

Format 750 ml

Available

€420.30

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Bouchard Père et Fils	France	Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune

About the winemaker Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the oldest wineries in Burgundy. A winery with a long history and an impressive acreage of vineyards. With 130 hectares of its own vineyards spread over 12 Grand Cru's and 74(!) premier cru's among others, winemaker Frédéric Weber has access to a unique terroir. As of the 2020 vintage, the vineyards are in conversion to organic viticulture and with this, the winery is sending a great signal in the Burgundy wine region. Many vineyards were already farmed organically, but the certification will follow in 2024. Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Chevalier-Montrachet, Beaune Grèves Vignes de l'Enfant Jésus, Bonnes-Mares, Meursault Perrières are some of the prestigious vineyards that belong to the vineyard estate.

Vineyard management Practising organics

Details

Vineyard	Grand Cru vineyard near the village of Flagey-Echezeaux. Bouchard Pere & Fils owns 39 ares that are particularly well situated on a subsoil rich in clay and limestone. Located at the foot of the small valley of Combe d'Orveau.
Vinification	Manual harvest in 13 kilo crates, followed by manual selection. Depending on the vintage, the grapes are partially or completely destemmed. The fermentation takes about 18-21 days. The aging takes place in 225 liter oak barrels, of which approximately 45% to 60% are new. The wine spends 12-14 months in oak, depending on the vintage.
Vintage	2021
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	10 years and more after harvest
Alcohol percentage	13%
Closure	Natural cork