Description
Arden Fine Wines in London offers this DRC Grands Échézeaux 1979.
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The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) Échézeaux is a highly sought-after Grand Cru red Burgundy from the historic Échézeaux vineyard.
Made from Pinot Noir, this wine stands out as one of the more powerful and robust offerings from the DRC portfolio while still maintaining a sense of elegance.
The Echézeaux vineyard sits on the slopes above Grands Échezeaux, between the villages of Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot.
The soil in the Échezeaux climats (plots) features a more diverse and complex composition than that of Grands Échezeaux.
It consists of Bajocian marls mixed with gravel and alluvial deposits, exhibiting varying altitudes and gradients.
DRC cultivates approximately 4.67 hectares of the Echézeaux vineyard, which spans a total area of about 37.69 hectares.
The majority of DRC’s holdings focus on a highly regarded plot called Les Poulaillaires.
Wine enthusiasts consider the wines from DRC’s Échezeaux plots exquisite examples of top-tier Burgundy.
They showcase bright red fruit, spice, and savoury characteristics.
DRC Grands Échézeaux 1979
Although 1979 is generally considered a medium-quality year, this specific bottling outperforms the vintage.
It exhibits a distinctive rose petal nose that is typical of DRC, along with notes of earth, strawberry, hibiscus, and sandalwood.
On the palate, it presents complexity, fullness, and richness, with flavors of sweet berries and spices.
Additionally, it features fine tannins and a silky texture.
At nearly 50 years old, this wine has entered its tertiary phase and requires drinkers to approach it with realistic expectations regarding its age.
Overall, DRC created 10,640 bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands Échézeaux in 1979.
As a result, this vintage is very scarce now.
Are you looking to acquire a bottle for a collection or a gift, or do you need a comparison with other DRC vintages from the 70s?
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