Item Number: 7373 UPC: None

Country: France
Region: Burgundy Sub Region: Cotes de Nuits
Appellation/AVA: Echezeaux Grand Cru AOC
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
The Echezeaux Grand Cru is located above Clos Vougeot, with only a wall separating these two famous vineyards. The name comes from "cheza" (plural "chezeaux"): a hamlet. The monks of Cîteaux, who already owned Clos Vougeot, coveted the Musigny vineyard but were never able to acquire it. They put all their hopes instead on Grands-Echezaux so as to become the rival of the prestigious Musigny. The vineyard is on a moderate incline, facing due east. The soil is chalk from the Bajocian layer, ideally suited for Pinot Noir.