Domaine Meo-Camuzet Echezeaux 2015
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SKU 01749
750ml Bottle
Méo-Camuzet is one of the most celebrated domaines of the Côte d'Or, located in the heart of prestigious Vosne-Romanée. The domaine boasts 14 hectares of land in some of the most spectacular appellations and crus of Burgundy. Founder Étienne Camuzet was not only a passionate vigneron, but a full-time politician, and spent most of his time in Paris, representing the Côte d'Or. By the time his daughter had inherited the estate, she found herself with no successors, so the estate was passed down to her closest relative, Jean Méo. Jean was also deeply involved in national politics-he served as a member of Charles DeGaulle's cabinet. Consequently, he, too, had to direct the domaine from afar. In the early 1980s, as many of the métayeurs were starting to retire, it became clear that the domaine needed a new direction.
Jean's son, Jean-Nicolas had also spent most of his life in Paris, but had an enormous passion for winegrowing. By 1985, it was his turn to take the helm. In lieu of continuing to rent out their highly-pedigreed vineyards, he made the bold decision to slowly start reclaiming the land for the domaine's own bottlings. He called upon the resident expert, one of Burgundy's greatest winemakers of all time, Henri Jayer, for guidance. Henri had spent over forty years farming parcels from Méo-Camuzet under his own label. For three years, he mentored Jean-Nicolas during the transition and finally decided to retire in 1988. Jean-Nicolas has since directed the winemaking in the cellar and managed sales. He has put the vineyards in the capable hands of Christian Faurois, son of one of domaine's métayeurs, who has dedicated himself to these vineyards since 1973.
Category | Red Wine |
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Region | France, Burgundy, Cote de Nuits |
Brand | Domaine Meo-Camuzet |
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BurghoundAn ultra-spicy and markedly ripe nose reveals aromas of sandalwood, Asian-style tea, plum liqueur and a floral top note. The cool, focused and intense medium-bodied flavors possess a slightly finer mouth feel though there is no lack of power, muscle or punch on the more obviously mineral-driven, balanced and even longer finish. This very well may be the best Méo Ech in years. 93-95
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Wine AdvocateThe 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a pure, floral bouquet with iris and incense aromas filtering through the dark cherry and boysenberry fruit. It has fine delineation and focus, if not huge intensity at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied and cohesive in the mouth: supple tannin, very well-judged acidity, quite spicy towards the finish with good persistence. This is a sublime offering from Méo-Camuzet. Drink date: 2020-2040. 93-95