Domaine Cecile Tremblay Echezeaux Du Dessus Grand Cru 2009 0,75L

Domaine Cécile Tremblay Echezeaux Du Dessus 2009

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, yielding wines of exceptional purity and depth. Her minimal intervention approach allows the Grand Cru’s nobility to express itself with crystalline clarity.

The 2009 Vintage

The 2009 vintage is widely celebrated as one of the greatest in modern Burgundy history, combining near-perfect growing conditions with exceptional fruit quality. A warm, dry summer followed by ideal harvest weather produced wines of remarkable concentration, balance, and aging potential.

For Cécile Tremblay, 2009 represented a breakthrough vintage—her seventh harvest, when her style had fully matured. This Echezeaux Du Dessus captures the vintage’s generosity while maintaining the purity and elegance that define her work. Rich yet refined, powerful yet graceful, the wine shows why 2009 is so revered. Now beautifully evolved yet still youthful, it will continue to develop for another 10-15 years.

Tasting Experience

• Visual: Deep ruby-garnet with excellent intensity and a vibrant rim
• Nose: Magnificent aromatics of black cherry, cassis, and wild raspberry interlaced with violet, rose petal, and exotic spice. Secondary notes of truffle, sandalwood, licorice, and crushed stone add profound complexity. The wine’s aromatic depth is simply stunning
• Palate: Silky yet concentrated, with velvety tannins and vibrant acidity providing perfect structure. Layers of dark fruit, earth, and mineral unfold seamlessly. The Grand Cru’s limestone backbone adds freshness and precision to the powerful fruit core, while Cécile’s minimal intervention allows pure terroir expression
• Finish: Impressively long, multi-dimensional finish with persistent fruit, mineral notes, and fine-grained tannins. The wine’s power is matched by its elegance and purity—a hallmark of great Burgundy

Service & Food Pairing

Serve at 16-17°C (61-63°F) in large Burgundy stems. Decant for 1-2 hours to allow the wine’s complexity to fully express itself. This powerful vintage benefits from generous aeration to reveal its complete aromatic spectrum.

Exceptional pairings:

• Roasted venison with black cherry and juniper reduction
• Beef tenderloin with foie gras and Périgord truffle
• Wild hare à la royale with dark chocolate and blood orange
• Duck breast with cherry and port wine reduction
• Selection of mature, washed-rind Burgundian cheeses including Époisses, Langres, and aged Comté

Cellaring & Evolution

Drinking beautifully now (2024-2034) while retaining excellent potential to age for another 10-15 years. The 2009’s concentration, structure, and Cécile’s precise winemaking ensure longevity. While accessible today, patient cellaring will reveal increasing complexity and tertiary development. 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 microscopic production that makes allocation nearly impossible. This 2009 Echezeaux Du Dessus from a legendary vintage represents the pinnacle of her Grand Cru production. At €1,390, it reflects the wine’s exceptional quality, the greatness of the vintage, and the extreme rarity of Cécile’s wines. This is a must-have for serious Burgundy collectors.