2020 Domaine des Perdrix, Echezeaux Grand Cru

ABOUT THE WINE
Managed by Bertrand and Christiane Devillard, alongside their children Amaury and Aurore since 1996, Domaine des Perdrix is a celebrated estate in the Côte de Nuits, spanning 12 hectares of prestigious vineyards. The domaine boasts exceptional terroirs across Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanée, with nearly 5 hectares dedicated to Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, including the renowned "Aux Perdrix," a quasi-monopole (99%). The 2020 vintage, with its impeccable vineyard management and meticulous vinification, reaffirms Domaine des Perdrix as a benchmark producer in Burgundy.

TASTING NOTES
The 2020 vintage showcases the best of Echezeaux, a village known for its powerful yet refined red Burgundy. Bursting with ripe candied red cherries, wild strawberries, and fresh raspberries, the wine is layered with notes of shiitake mushrooms, sweet spices, and hints of toasty vanilla and cinnamon from ageing in new French oak barrels. This vintage offers a balance of muscular fruit, elegance, and subtle earthy undertones, promising a graceful evolution in the cellar.

FOOD PAIRING
Perfectly paired with wood-fired roasted pigeon, beef bavette steak served alongside creamed parsnips and warm cherry compote, or roasted duck breast with a red wine reduction.

FRIARWOOD SAYS
This 2020 vintage of Echezeaux from Domaine des Perdrix is a wine that rewards patience. While approachable now, it will blossom with age, revealing deeper aromas of ripe fruit and warming spices. The tannins are firm yet silky, ensuring a wine of superb structure and finesse. Ideal for collectors and fine Burgundy lovers alike.