Domaine de la Romanee-Conti - Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020

The 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) Grands Échézeaux Grand Cru is a distinguished Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, renowned for its depth, complexity, and elegance.
 
🍷 Tasting Notes
Aromas: The wine opens with aromas of mulberries and cassis, complemented by orange zest, exotic spices, and rose petals. 
Palate: On the palate, it is full-bodied and fleshy, featuring strawberry, cherry, leather, earthy notes, mushrooms, mint, a touch of spice, oak, and refreshing minerality. 
Structure: The wine is ample with an abundance of powdery tannins and succulent acidity, leading to a long, expansive finish. ​
 
🏅 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 Grands Échézeaux Grand Cru exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy winemaking, offering a wine of extraordinary depth, complexity, and finesse