Échezeaux - Grand Cru - 2022 - Claire Naudin - 0,75L

A rare and elegant Grand Cru by Claire Naudin, combining depth, precision and respect for nature on one of the Côte de Nuits’ most prestigious terroirs.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Échezeaux Grand Cru
• Vintage: 2022
• Producer: Claire Naudin
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Burgundy, France
• Viticulture: Biodynamic (non-certified), absolute respect for the terroir
• Ageing: In oak barrels, with a measured use of new oak
• Sulfur: Minimal use

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby, bright and clear
• Nose: Intense and refined, blending ripe red fruits (black cherry, redcurrant), floral notes (violet, peony), and hints of soft spices, cocoa and licorice
• Palate: Full-bodied and structured, with velvety tannins, fresh acidity, and a finely textured mouthfeel. The fruit is pure, supported by a mineral thread and remarkable length
• Finish: Long, complex and persistent, evolving towards fresh earth, cocoa, dried flowers and noble spices

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Herb-roasted beef
• 🦆 Roasted duck with cherries or figs
• 🍄 Truffle or porcini risotto
• 🧀 Comté, Reblochon, truffled Brillat-Savarin

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Delicious now after aeration, yet promises superb development through 2035–2040. This age-worthy wine will unfold its full complexity with time.

🌡 Serving Temperature

16–17°C
📌 Decanting recommended in its youth (1 to 2 hours)

🏰 About Domaine Claire Naudin

Claire Naudin, an independent winemaker and pioneer of an unadorned approach, crafts sincere, upright, and profound wines. On the Grand Cru Échezeaux, she delivers a balanced interpretation: mineral, floral, sensual, in a style both classic and free. A rare and sought-after bottle reflecting the nobility of the terroir and the sensitivity of its maker.