Echezeaux DRC 1996
Echezeaux DRC 1996 is a dry, light-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Vosne-Romanée grand cru, France), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, charcuterie. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £3200.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambertin Armand Rousseau 2012 Domaine Armand Rousseau · Burgundy | £3150.00 | |||
| Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1998 Domaine Armand Rousseau · Burgundy | £3100.00 | |||
| Romanee St Vivant DRC 2014 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · Burgundy | £3350.00 | |||
| Philippe Pacalet, Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015 Philippe Pacalet · Burgundy | £2932.00 |
Some influential producers in the world of fine wine need no introduction – Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is certainly one of them. With a rich heritage that goes back to the 16th century, DRC is co-owned by the Villaine and Leroy families and produces only Grand Cru wines. This 1996 Échezeaux comes from their 4.67-hectare plot which is now fully biodynamic. The 1996 vintage is a very elegant wine, which opens up to spicy, floral aromatics. The palate combines concentration and purity of the ripe, tart cherry fruit which marries nicely with a strong acidity and secondary flavours from its maturity.