{"product_id":"2018-domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-echezeaux-grand-cru","title":"2018 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRC Echezeaux 2018 — the most accessible bottle from the world’s most coveted estate, in a generous vintage built to age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium body, structured · Acidity: Bright, focused · Texture: Silky, fine-grained tannin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLibrary cellar building, milestone collector gifts, once-in-a-decade dinner with a serious wine person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Who\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollectors building a Burgundy library, gift recipients who already know what DRC is, hosts of once-a-decade tasting dinners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar To\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoast game, squab, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, beef tenderloin with bordelaise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHold 5–15 years for peak. Drinkable now with long decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2018 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReverent, collector-grade, momentous, generational\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is DRC Echezeaux drinkable now or should I cellar it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is Echezeaux different from Romanée-Conti?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I serve this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINS WINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53702971031857,"sku":null,"price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/0563\/9985\/files\/123.png?v=1775849766","url":"https:\/\/vinswine.co\/products\/2018-domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-echezeaux-grand-cru","provider":"VINS WINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}