2020 Domaine Jean Grivot Echezeaux

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WS 97 BH 96 DC 96 JM 92 VN 91
WS 97

Wine Spectator, January 2023

This is pure, racy and enticing, hosting aromas and flavors of black currant, blackberry, violet and iron. This is about finesse, grace and precision balance, with saturated fruit flavors persisting on the superlong...
BH 96

Burghound, January 2022

(93-96 points) Touches of bitter chocolate and kirsch are present on the spicy aromas of plum, violet and soft wood. The finer if not denser flavors possess a velvety texture while also coating the palate with dry extract...
DC 96

Decanter, January 2022

The Grivot family owns 0.84ha of Echézeaux, mainly in Les Cruots. The grapes are entirely destemmed and given a cold soak before gentle fermentation on native yeasts. The wine is pressed and aged in cask (40% new). The...
JM 92

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, September 2024

Bright purple, but with a strain of something awkward on the nose. A significant volume of quite juicy fruit, but dry to finish. Maybe it’s the style of oak. Popcorn reductive. In fact, happy to accept it is clean but the...
VN 91

Vinous, October 2024

The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a relatively straightforward bouquet that lacks the complexity of its peers. It's too reductive and worsens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, here only slightly reduced, solid...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Cote de Nuits
Appellation
Flagey Echezeaux
Sub-appellation
Echezeaux
Vintage
2020
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14%
Closure
Cork

The 2020 Domaine Jean Grivot Echezeaux is a notable Pinot Noir from the Burgundy region of France, specifically from the sub-region of Cote de Nuits in the Flagey Echezeaux appellation. This red wine, bottled with a cork closure, has an alcohol content of 14.0%.

The Grivot family's involvement in the Echezeaux vineyard spans 0.84 hectares, primarily in the Les Cruots area. The winemaking process includes destemming the grapes entirely, followed by a cold soak and gentle fermentation on native yeasts. The wine is then pressed and aged in cask, with 40% being new oak.

Reviewers have praised the wine extensively. Decanter awarded it a score of 96, noting its "impressive elegance" and "lovely, expressive black cherry and pomegranate quality." The review highlights the wine's delicate texture and impressive concentration, with lingering red fruit and floral notes on the finish.

Wine Spectator gave an even higher score of 97, describing the wine as "pure, racy and enticing." The review mentions aromas and flavors of black currant, blackberry, violet, and iron, and emphasizes the wine's finesse, grace, and precision balance. The publication suggests that the wine needs a decade in the cellar and will be best enjoyed from 2028 through 2050. It's worth noting that only 47 cases were imported, indicating its exclusivity.

Jasper Morris, writing for Inside Burgundy, provided a score range of 93-96 points. He describes the wine as having a "medium to dark purple colour" and notes the elegance in the bouquet. Morris highlights the "vital ravishing intensity of pure very intense raspberry fruit with some black spice notes" and mentions a "dainty fresh feel at the back." He suggests that more ethereal aspects of the wine will emerge with time.

Overall, the 2020 Domaine Jean Grivot Echezeaux is a highly esteemed Pinot Noir, celebrated for its elegance, concentration, and long-lasting finish. The wine's ability to age well makes it a valuable addition to any cellar.