Vintage Character Domaine d'Eugénie Échezeaux Grand Cru 2022 comes from the Échezeaux Grand Cru appellation in the Côte de Nuits, where Pinot Noir on gently sloping, well-drained limestone and clay soils gives a broader, silkier expression than the neighboring grands crus of Vosne-Romanée. The 2022 vintage is widely regarded as a strong Burgundy year: a warm, sunny growing season produced healthy fruit and generous ripeness, while timely freshness preserved balance and definition. In this context, Échezeaux offers the domaine a distinctive stage for combining perfume, finesse, and quiet depth.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The nose opens with black cherry, wild raspberry, plum skin, violet and rose, followed by sweet spice, cocoa nib and a subtle earthy nuance. On the palate, it is supple yet structured, with fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a satin-like texture that carries red and dark berry fruit through a persistent, mineral-tinged finish. The profile is expansive without heaviness, marrying floral lift with the layered savoriness expected of grand cru Burgundy. Pair it with roast duck breast, herb-crusted veal loin, or grilled Japanese mushrooms.
Winery Background Domaine d'Eugénie was established in 2006 after François Pinault acquired the former Domaine René Engel, preserving one of Vosne-Romanée's most coveted collections of vineyards under a new name honoring his grandmother, Eugénie. Based in Vosne-Romanée, the estate is known for meticulous vineyard work, including hand-harvesting and farming that emphasizes soil life and low-intervention principles, with biodynamic influence often noted in its viticulture. In the cellar, fruit is handled gently and élevage in French oak is calibrated to support rather than dominate the wine, allowing site expression to remain central. That combination of elite holdings, exacting precision and a refined house style has made the domaine one of modern Burgundy's most closely watched names.