The 2022 Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg Echezeaux is a Pinot Noir from the renowned region of Burgundy, specifically the sub-region of Cote de Nuits and the appellation of Flagey Echezeaux. This wine stands out for its balance of elegance and complexity, receiving high praise from several respected wine reviewers.
Decanter awarded this wine an impressive score of 97 points, describing it as a "medium-deep garnet wine" with "bright, elegant pomegranate and red plum fruit aroma" complemented by "an edge of earth and spice." The review highlighted the wine’s "approachably silky" texture, ensuring it has "enough substance to ensure a long life in the cellar." The grapes for this vintage come from the lieux-dits Rouges de Bas and Quartiers de Nuits, with half of the Quartiers de Nuits let to Pascal Mugneret, a cousin of the producers. The wine was gently fermented and is aging in cask with 60% new oak.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score range of 93-95 points, noting its "broad and enveloping" nature, featuring aromas of "dark cherries, raspberries, rose petals and spices." Reviewer WK pointed out the wine’s "layered and textural" quality, with a "fleshy core of fruit, supple tannins, and lively underlying acidity," indicating a "wide drinking window."
Vinous provided a similar score range of 93-95 points, emphasizing the wine's fragrant nose with "dark berry fruit, orange pith, forest floor and hints of morels." Neal Martin remarked on the wine’s "focused and poised" palate, describing it as "medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins" and a "grittier texture towards the finish that fans out wonderfully with hints of Earl Grey and 5-spice."
Jasper Morris, reviewing for Inside Burgundy, awarded the wine 96 points, praising its "deep crimson purple" color and "delicious bouquet" that is "refined, delicate" with "red berry fruit, alpine strawberries." He noted the wine’s "excellent acidity" and "nuanced fruit," resulting in a "fine long finish" that is "graceful and stylish."
Overall, the 2022 Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg Echezeaux is a highly-rated wine that promises depth, elegance, and a long aging potential, making it a noteworthy addition to any cellar.