{"product_id":"louis-jadot-echezeaux-grand-cru-2021","title":"Louis Jadot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaison Louis Jadot, founded in 1859, is a prestigious Burgundy wine producer renowned for its dedication to expressing the diversity of the region’s terroirs. With over 150 years of history, the winery has established a reputation for crafting wines that authentically reflect their origins, encompassing a wide range of appellations from regional wines to Grand Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Winemaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru is produced by Maison Louis Jadot under the expertise of winemaker Frédéric Barnier. Barnier upholds the house’s philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing each wine to express its unique terroir. His approach combines traditional Burgundian techniques with modern precision, ensuring that the wines maintain their authenticity and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Microclimate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Echézeaux Grand Cru vineyard is located in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, specifically within the commune of Flagey-Echézeaux. This esteemed vineyard benefits from an eastern exposure and a unique microclimate that fosters optimal ripening of the Pinot Noir grapes. The soil composition, rich in limestone and clay, contributes to the wine’s distinctive minerality and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Percentage Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Pinot Noir grapes undergo fermentation in vats for up to one month to extract color, tannins, and aroma. Following fermentation, the wine is matured in oak barrels for 18 months, with one-third being new oak. This careful vinification and aging process enhances the wine’s complexity and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e13.49%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru presents a perfumed and floral bouquet, featuring aromas of sweet cherries, red berries, and plums mingled with sweet spices, orange zest, and rose petals. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, ample, and fleshy, with a seamless, complete profile that captures all the charm of the vintage. The bright acidity carries the fruit across the palate, evolving into complex notes of mint, smoke, wild berries, and tobacco, leading to a very long finish. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis elegant and expressive Grand Cru pairs excellently with full-bodied meat dishes, whether grilled or roasted. It also accompanies dishes featuring truffles or mushrooms and aged cheeses, as the wine’s depth and complexity complement the richness of these foods. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the nuances of the 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, it is recommended to serve the wine at a temperature between 16-18°C (61-64°F). Decanting the wine for about an hour before serving can enhance its aromatic profile and allow it to open up, revealing its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru has significant aging potential, with the capacity to develop favorably in the bottle for 15 to 20 years. Proper storage conditions include maintaining a consistent temperature of around 12°C (54°F) with appropriate humidity levels to preserve the wine’s integrity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 94 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Parker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 94 points. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922347081942,"sku":null,"price":2588.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/LouisJadotEchezeauxGrandCru_e19f7697-4d4f-47dd-be96-83844a74f1d4.png?v=1773669033","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/louis-jadot-echezeaux-grand-cru-2021","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}