Domaine Cécile Tremblay Echezeaux Du Dessus Grand Cru 2006 0,75L
| Poids | 3 kg |
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| Dimensions | 40 × 12 × 12 cm |
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| RP | 92 |
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| Millésime | 2006 |
| Volume | 0,75 |
POBERT PARKER ” Les Echezeaux du Dessus 2006 de Tremblay (trois barriques – comme pour les autres crus ici, seulement un tiers neuf – et tous à partir de fruits éraflés) combine cèdre, épices brunes, huiles d’agrumes et noix de coco grillée avec cerise séchée. Ferme, étonnamment visqueux, et sensiblement dense au palais, il est sous-tendu par du bouillon de viande ainsi que par de la craie qui semble “refroidir” les épices piquantes et le fruit mûr, légèrement desséché. Heureusement, il y a une abondante sensation de glycérine ici pour aider à atténuer l’abrasion fine mais insistante du tannin. Cela me semble être un Echezeaux qui regarde vers Clos Vougeot. Cependant, à l’analyse finale, je trouve que l’acuité encore plus marquée du village de Vosne et son abondance de fraîcheur fruitée sont plus convaincantes. Il sera fascinant de suivre ce vin pendant au moins 6-8 ans et de voir si sa structure formidable sera justifiée par l’évolution de ses saveurs. Malheureusement, Tremblay n’a pas pu accéder au fruit cette année qui a fourni ses deux précieuses barriques de Vosne-Romanée Beaumonts 2005.
“Compte tenu de la quantité et du caractère des tannins en 2006,” rapporte Cécile Tremblay, “beaucoup de changements ont dû être apportés” dans la manipulation pour garantir l’extraction du pur fruit et encourager la profondeur et la finesse texturale, notamment la douceur du pressage et de la macération. (Je devais offrir à Tremblay – et maintenant à mes lecteurs – des excuses pour avoir déclaré dans mon rapport détaillé dans le numéro 171 qu’elle et Pascal Roblet étaient mariés. Cela n’a jamais été le cas – bien que je ne sois pas la seule personne à avoir fait cette erreur – et de toute façon, ils ont maintenant chacun leur propre chemin viticole. Tremblay a écrasé son millésime le plus récent dans des caves de sa ville natale de Vosne-Romanée.)”
Domaine Cécile Tremblay Echezeaux Du Dessus 2006
The Estate
Domaine Cécile Tremblay represents the new generation of Burgundian excellence. Taking over her family’s vines in Morey-Saint-Denis in 2003, Cécile has quickly established herself as one of the region’s finest winemakers. With meticulous organic viticulture, minimal intervention in the cellar, and an unwavering focus on terroir expression, she produces wines of extraordinary purity and elegance. Her holdings include precious parcels in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious appellations, all farmed with exceptional care and converted to biodynamic practices. Production is tiny, making her wines among the most sought-after in all of Burgundy.
Echezeaux Grand Cru – The Upper Slopes
Echezeaux is one of the largest Grand Crus in Burgundy, comprising multiple climats with varying terroirs. The ‘Du Dessus’ designation indicates vines from the upper slopes, generally considered among the finest parcels within the appellation for their excellent drainage, limestone content, and optimal exposure.
The terroir combines classic Vosne-Romanée limestone with red clay, producing wines that balance power with elegance, concentration with finesse. The upper slopes benefit from cooler temperatures and better drainage, resulting in wines of particular refinement and aromatic complexity.
Cécile Tremblay’s parcel in Echezeaux Du Dessus is meticulously farmed with biodynamic principles, allowing the terroir’s nobility to shine through. Her minimal intervention winemaking preserves the wine’s purity while revealing the Grand Cru’s inherent complexity and aging potential.
Echezeaux Grand Cru
2006
Grand Cru
100% Pinot Noir
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
750ml
The 2006 Vintage
The 2006 vintage in Burgundy produced wines of classical proportions—elegant, structured, and built for long aging. A cool growing season with ideal harvest conditions resulted in wines with vibrant acidity, refined tannins, and excellent balance.
For Cécile Tremblay, 2006 was an early vintage in her tenure, yet the wines show remarkable maturity of style and profound terroir expression. This Echezeaux Du Dessus has aged beautifully, developing tertiary complexity while retaining excellent fruit and structure. The vintage’s natural elegance perfectly complements Cécile’s refined approach to winemaking.
Tasting Experience
- Visual: Medium garnet with attractive brick-orange rim reflecting graceful evolution
- Nose: Complex bouquet of red cherry, wild strawberry, and dried rose petal interwoven with forest floor, truffle, and exotic spice. Secondary notes of tea leaf, sandalwood, and subtle game emerge with air. The wine’s aromatic depth and purity are immediately captivating
- Palate: Silky, refined texture with beautifully integrated tannins and vibrant acidity providing structure. Layers of red fruit, earth, and pronounced minerality unfold with grace and complexity. The Grand Cru’s limestone backbone adds depth while Cécile’s minimal intervention allows transparent terroir expression
- Finish: Long, elegant finish with persistent minerality, subtle fruit echoes, and fine-grained tannins. The wine’s breeding and purity shine through in the refined, ethereal conclusion
Service & Food Pairing
Serve at 16-17°C (61-63°F) in large Burgundy stems. Decant for 1 hour to allow the mature aromatics to fully express themselves and integrate. This evolved wine benefits from gentle aeration to reveal its complete aromatic spectrum.
Exceptional pairings:
- Roasted pheasant with autumn truffle and wild mushrooms
- Beef tenderloin with foie gras and Périgord truffle
- Wild hare à la royale with dark chocolate sauce
- Duck breast with cherry and port reduction
- Selection of mature, washed-rind Burgundian cheeses including Époisses and Langres
Cellaring & Evolution
Drinking beautifully now (2024-2032) at full maturity with excellent structure for continued evolution. The 2006’s classical structure and Cécile’s precise winemaking have allowed graceful aging. While showing tertiary complexity today, the wine will hold well for another 5-10 years. Store in a cool, dark cellar at 12-14°C with 70% humidity.
Collector’s Note: Cécile Tremblay’s wines are among the most sought-after in modern Burgundy, with production so microscopic that allocation is nearly impossible. This 2006 Echezeaux Du Dessus represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully mature Grand Cru from one of the region’s most talented and collectible producers. At €1,170, it reflects both the wine’s exceptional quality and the extreme rarity of Cécile’s Grand Cru production.
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