Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru AOC - Louis Jadot

In the glass, the Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru of Louis Jadot shows a bright light red color. In the glass, this red wine from Louis Jadot reveals aromas of raspberries and sour cherries, complemented by forest floor and leather. The Louis Jadot Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru presents itself to the wine drinker pleasantly dry. This red wine never shows itself coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine. On the palate, the texture of this balanced red wine is wonderfully dense. In the finish, this very storable wine from the wine-growing region of Burgundy finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of sour cherry and raspberry appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the limestone-dominated soils are added.

Vinification of the Louis Jadot Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru

The balanced Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru from France is a single varietal wine made from the Pinot Noir grape variety. The grapes grow in optimal conditions in Burgundy. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of limestone. When they are perfectly ripe, the grapes for Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru are harvested exclusively by hand without the help of punishing and less selective machines. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. Once fermentation is complete, the Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru is allowed to further harmonize on the fine lees for 18 months.

Food recommendation for the Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru from Louis Jadot

This red wine from France is best enjoyed at a temperate 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to cabbage roulades, stuffed peppers or goose breast with gingered red cabbage and marjoram.

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