Grands-Echezeaux 1995 - Dominique Laurent

Presentation of the Dominique Laurent house

A former pastry chef turned winemaker, Dominique Laurent established himself in the 1990s as one of Burgundy's most talented micro-negociants. He selects exceptional plots and vinifies them using a highly demanding, parcel-by-plot approach, often in new barrels.

Presentation of the vintage:

Grands-Échezeaux is a vineyard located above the village of Flagey-Échezeaux, between Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy. It extends southward from Musigny, with a less rugged and more regular pattern. Grands-Échezeaux and Échezeaux are separated by the bottom of the Combe d'Orveau. They have been AOC Grands Crus since July 31, 1937, as has Clos de Vougeot, with which they share the foundations of Cîteaux Abbey dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. The term "chesaux," of Gallo-Roman origin, means a group of dwellings, probably an ancient hamlet.

With an area of only 8.37 hectares and an average annual production of around 36,000 bottles, the Grands-Echezeaux are much rarer than the Echezeaux, which covers 36.12 hectares and has an annual production of around 160,000 bottles (which is already very little).

Presentation of the 1995 vintage

1995 was an excellent year in Burgundy, with powerful, structured reds made for aging. The Grands Crus from this vintage are now mature.

Bottle condition:

Bottle in excellent general condition

Main label in very good condition

Partially torn back label

Perfect level, superb color

Rarity: only 890 bottles produced

Food and wine pairings:

Beef fillet in a crust with a full-bodied jus

Roast duck with figs

Mature cheese such as Époisses or Langres