RARE WINE DINNER: Échezeaux Icons In Depth

Unlike some of the smaller and more homogenous grand cru appellations, Echezeaux is quite

large, at 36ha, and takes in fully 11 different climats. There is nuance to discover here, as we go

deep into this vineyard.

But more than that, this evening, we are doing so with examples from what might as well form a

bucket list of some of the most iconic producers and wines in recent Burgundy history. Yes, Henri

Jayer is included, from the great 1999 vintage, no less. So too is Bizot, DRC, Comte Liger-Belair,

Rouget, Dujac, Mugneret-Gibourg… indeed, the collection we shall enjoy over dinner this evening,

guided by the expert on the subject, Allen Meadows, aka Burghound, is a who’s who of some of

the greatest names in Burgundy. Even old rarities from Leroy and René Engel are included. If you

love the finest in Burgundy, and are also curious to get to know Echezeaux that much better, don’t

miss this small-scale Echezeaux Icons dinner.
 

WINES TO BE SERVED

1999 Domaine Henri Jayer – Échezeaux Grand Cru

1999 Domaine René Engel – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2006 Domaine Jean-Yves Bizot – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2007 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Échezeaux Grand Cru

1971 Maison Leroy – Échezeaux Grand Cru

1995 Domaine Hagelen Jayer – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2002 Domaine Emmanuel Rouget – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2006 Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2008 Domaine Dujac – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2008 Domaine Jean Grivot – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2009 Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur – Échezeaux Grand Cru

2009 Domaine Méo-Camuzet – Échezeaux Grand Cru