2018 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux Grand Cru

DRC Echezeaux 2018 — the most accessible bottle from the world’s most coveted estate, in a generous vintage built to age.

Taste
Red cherry, rose petal, sandalwood, and forest floor, with the spice and pulse that mark DRC. Layered, deep, and still tightly coiled — built to evolve for decades.

Region
From the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France. Echezeaux is a Grand Cru vineyard in Flagey-Echezeaux, adjacent to Vosne-Romanée. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti farms its parcel biodynamically.

About This Wine
Body: Medium body, structured · Acidity: Bright, focused · Texture: Silky, fine-grained tannin

Best For
Library cellar building, milestone collector gifts, once-in-a-decade dinner with a serious wine person

For Who
Collectors building a Burgundy library, gift recipients who already know what DRC is, hosts of once-a-decade tasting dinners

Similar To
If you’ve enjoyed Domaine Leroy, Roumier, or Coche-Dury at the top tier, this is the same allocation-driven, age-built category — DRC’s entry into Grand Cru.

Pairing
Roast game, squab, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, beef tenderloin with bordelaise

Drink Window
Hold 5–15 years for peak. Drinkable now with long decant.

Collector Note
2018 was a generous, ripe Burgundy vintage — wines have flesh and approachability earlier than classic structured years. DRC Echezeaux 2018 will reward both medium-term cellaring (8–12 years) and longer holds (15+). Decant 2–3 hours pre-pour if drinking young. Provenance and storage history matter at this tier — buy only from trusted hands.

Mood
Reverent, collector-grade, momentous, generational

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is DRC Echezeaux drinkable now or should I cellar it?
A: It’s drinkable now with a long decant (2–3 hours), but peak is 8–15 years out. 2018 is a ripe vintage that opens earlier than classic years — you can drink one and cellar another comfortably.

Q: How is Echezeaux different from Romanée-Conti?
A: Echezeaux is DRC’s entry-level Grand Cru — same domaine, same hands, same farming. It carries the DRC house style at a price point below La Tâche or Romanée-Conti. The wine is more red-fruited and approachable, with the same depth and length.

Q: How should I serve this?
A: Decant 2–3 hours before pouring if drinking young. Serve at 60–62°F in a large Burgundy glass. Pair with restraint — game, duck, or mushroom dishes that let the wine lead.