Échezeaux

Berthaut-Gerbet
France
Burgundy
2021

Berthaut has a tiny .21 hectare parcel of vines planted in the 1930's in the areas called Quartier de Nuits and Treux. Aged in approximately one third new oak. 60% whole cluster fermentation. 

Very limited.

92-95 points
"This is the spiciest wine in the range with its pretty nose of red currant, violet and subtle oak aromas. The super-sleek and gorgeously textured middleweight flavors possess almost painful intensity while delivering outstanding persistence on the balanced, powerful and sappy finale. This is excellent and while it should reward 12 to 15 years of keeping, it could reasonably be approached after 5-ish plus years."
Allen Meadows,
Burghound
January 2023
92-94 points
"The 2021 Eche:z.eaux Grand Cru saw some protection with ,candles in the vineyard during frost, though still there was partial loss. The nose opens with redcurrant and light blueberry scents, a touch of incense. The 30% stems is neatly integrated. The palate is well balanced with fine grip, quite taut and linear, chalky, building towards quite a tensile finish though maybe without quite the sustain of the very best examples from this Grand Cru. Yet it is still a very capable Eche:z.eaux that will deliver the goods for 15 to 20 years. "
Neal Martin ,
Vinous Media
November 2022
91-93 points
"The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru is very charming, bursting with scents of orange rind, smoky berries, spices and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, broad and enveloping, with supple tannins, ripe acids and an expansive finish, it will offer a long drinking window."
William Kelley,
Wine Advocate
Jan 31, 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB7328-21
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Pinot Noir
Farming Type: 
Sustainable