Domaine des Perdrix Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017, 750ml

This parcel of Echezeaux is divided into 2 plots located for 80% in the climat 'Echezeaux Du-Dessus' planted in 1922 and 20% in the climat 'Quartiers de Nuits' planted in 1945, with a total area of 1,14 hectares facing south and south east on a gentle slope.

The grapes are harvested and 60% of the whole clusters are kept, following a cold soaked during 4 to 6 days to extract color and the more delicate flavors. Then full maceration lasts for 15 days with punch downs. The must in then fermented with indigenous yeast.

The wine is aged for 18 months with in 80% new barrels from Allier and Vosges forests. The wine spends 2 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling.

Tasting Note:

Ruby colour with purple reflects. Intense and fruity with black fruits scents. Some spicy notes as well: cinnamon, pepper. On the palate, the wine is ample, very persistent. Tart finish with black fruits, chocolate and pepper notes. Beautiful tannins.