Domaine de la Romanee-Conti - Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020

The 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) Echezeaux Grand Cru is a distinguished Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, celebrated for its opulence and finesse.​
 
🍷 Tasting Notes
Aromas: The wine unveils a bouquet of mulberries and blackberries intertwined with orange zest, exotic spices, and rose petals. 
Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, it offers a deep core of fruit framed by rich, powdery tannins, leading to a long, expansive finish. ​
Overall Impression: This vintage is noted for its opulence and sumptuousness, delivering a hedonistic experience that is approachable with minimal cellaring. ​RYE BROOK WINES
 
🏅 Critical Acclaim
Vinous: 96 points – "Opulent and sumptuous to the core... a racy, hedonistic Burgundy that will drink well with minimal cellaring." ​
Wine Advocate: 95 points – "Unusually muscular and concentrated... full-bodied, broad and velvety, with a deep core of fruit framed by rich, powdery tannins." ​
Decanter: 97 points – "A black cherry and mulberry fruit started to come to the fore with hints of earth and smoke... supple tannins and impressive length."
 
🍽️ Food Pairing
This wine pairs excellently with dishes such as duck, goose, and game birds. ​
 
The 2020 Echezeaux Grand Cru exemplifies the elegance and depth associated with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, making it a noteworthy addition to any collector's cellar.