Domaine Dujac   Echezeaux

2014 Echezeaux

By Domaine Dujac

2014 Echezeaux from Domaine Dujac, Burgundy, France

In the ever-evolving tapestry of Burgundian climats, the 2014 vintage of Echezeaux from Domaine Dujac presents itself as a remarkably poised ensemble of depth and finesse. This remarkable year for the producer serenades the sophisticated palate with a symphony of balanced complexity innate to this storied Grand Cru.

 

The Narrative of 2014: A Vintage Defined by Vigilance and Virtuosity

The growing season of 2014 in Burgundy was a narrative of challenges transformed into opportunities under the vigilant stewardship of winemakers. The climatic ballet saw an early onset of warmth, succeeded by bouts of coolness and rainfall, only to climax with an idyllic Indian summer that salvaged and sculpted a promising harvest. This vintage for Domaine Dujac's Echezeaux is a testament to their adroitness in translating terroir and tumultuous weather into a glass-bound marvel.

 

Articulation of Terroir: An Oenophile's Jewel

A discerning exploration reveals that the 2014 Echezeaux from Domaine Dujac distinguishes itself with an eloquent articulation of its terroir. The nuanced bouquet effortlessly drifts forth scents of ripe cherries and autumnal forest floor, seamlessly woven with whispers of refined spice and violet. On the palate, its structure pirouettes between robust and graceful—a medium-bodied decadence—peppered with supple tannins and a lingering minerality reflective of its prestigious soil.

For the fine wine investor discerning in pursuit, 2014 Echezeaux from Domaine Dujac stands as an astute addition to any vinous portfolio. Their handling of the idiosyncratic weather patterns culminated in a wine displaying exceptional poise, ripe for enjoyment now yet equally promising with potential for further maturation.

 

A Connoisseur's Epilogue: The Exemplary Investment Potential

In summary, the grace exhibited by the 2014 Echezeaux from Domaine Dujac crowns it as one of considerable note within the investment landscape. Ideal conditions post-veraison allowed for a vintage that resonates with recognisable divinity, fulfilling both the hedonistic desires of fine wine aficionados and the astute calculations of investors alike. Harmony is its hallmark; longevity, its legacy—a truly poised investment borne from the Burgundian earth.

Current market price

$13,320.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

613.85

Scores and tasting notes

92-94

The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet, quite broody and introspective, a subtle marine influence infusing the black and red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, chalky tannin, tightly wound with a strict, saline finish that leaves the mouth tingling long after it has departed. This is a classy, quite sophisticated Echézeaux in the making, one that should be at the upper end of my banded score with requisite bottle age.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 December 2015

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