Vintage Character Domaine d'Eugénie Grands Échézeaux Grand Cru 2022 is a red Burgundy Grand Cru from the Grands Échézeaux appellation in the Côte de Nuits, produced from Pinot Noir in one of Vosne-Romanée’s most revered sectors. The 2022 vintage is widely regarded as a strong Burgundy year: a warm, dry growing season delivered concentrated yet balanced fruit, giving wines generous ripeness without losing the freshness that defines fine Pinot Noir. Grands Échézeaux is prized for its clay-limestone soils and its position beside the famed Clos de Vougeot and Échézeaux, a terroir that often marries the muscle and structure of the former with the perfume and finesse of the latter.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine shows a deep, aristocratic profile of black cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal and violet, layered with sweet spice, orange peel and subtle earth. On the palate it is ample yet controlled, with silky but persistent tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral finish that brings both power and poise. Pair it with roast duck breast, venison loin with juniper, or seared tuna with sesame crust. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine 95-97 points, underlining its pedigree and the precision of the vintage.
Winery Background Domaine d'Eugénie was established in 2006, when François Pinault acquired the former Domaine René Engel and began a new chapter for these historic Vosne-Romanée holdings. The estate has become known for meticulous vineyard work, very low yields and a philosophy focused on purity, texture and transparent site expression; farming is conducted with biodynamic principles in mind, and harvesting is by hand. In the cellar, fruit is handled gently to preserve finesse, then matured in French oak with an emphasis on integration rather than weight, a measured approach that has made the domaine one of modern Burgundy’s most closely followed names.