2020 Lucien le Moine Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

BH 96 W&S 96 WS 95
BH 96

Burghound, April 2022

(93-96 points) This is aromatically similar to the Echézeaux but with even more floral elements present. The exceptionally rich, concentrated and markedly powerful big-bodied flavors display impressive size, weight and...
W&S 96

Wine & Spirits, February 2023

The seductive power of this grand cru creates a 2020 conundrum: The value of the wine is based on its potential to develop over decades, yet it is hard to resist drinking right now. A taste gives the sensation of an...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, May 2023

The core of cherry, blackberry and plum flavors is accented by smoke, spice and vegetal notes in this sinewy red, whose supple texture is offset by grainy tannins, while the fruit muscles through to a lingering...

WINE DETAILS

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

The 2020 Lucien Le Moine Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru is a Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region in the Flagey Echezeaux appellation. This red wine is notable for its grand cru status and is produced by Lucien le Moine. It is sealed with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 14.0%.

The wine has garnered high praise from professional reviewers, with scores consistently in the mid-90s. "Wine & Spirits" awarded it a score of 96, noting the wine's "seductive power" and its potential for development over decades. Despite this potential, the review highlights the wine’s immediate appeal: "A taste gives the sensation of an earthy black beauty in motion, a sculptural feel to the tannins, as if caressing stone buffed smooth, the rock giving way to silk." The review emphasizes the wine’s comforting, earthy tannins and lasting whispers of gentian and spice.

"Wine Spectator" also gave the wine a commendable score of 95, describing it as a sinewy red with a core of cherry, blackberry, and plum flavors. The review mentions the wine’s "supple texture" and "grainy tannins," noting that the fruit "muscles through to a lingering conclusion." This review suggests that the wine is best enjoyed from 2026 through 2047 and mentions that only 12 cases were imported, highlighting its exclusivity.

"Burghound" provided a rating range of 93-96 points, pointing out the wine's similarity to the Echézeaux but with more pronounced floral elements. The review praises the wine's "exceptionally rich, concentrated and markedly powerful big-bodied flavors" and the "hugely long finish." The review concludes with a positive note, stating, "In a word, terrific."

In summary, the 2020 Lucien Le Moine Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru is a highly regarded Pinot Noir with a strong potential for aging, though its immediate appeal is undeniable. With excellent reviews across the board, it is noted for its rich, concentrated flavors and long-lasting finish.