Capitain-Gagnerot Echezeaux Grand Cru En Orveaux 2021

Capitain-Gagnerot Echezeaux Grand Cru En Orveaux 2021 is an exclusive Grand Cru from Burgundy. The wine comes from the legendary Echezeaux estate in Côte de Nuits. It produces some of the world’s most coveted Pinot Noir wines. The combination of terroir, ancient traditions and precise craftsmanship creates a wine of great finesse, depth and elegance.

Echezeaux is one of the most famous Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. The fields cover around 36 hectares and are divided between more than 50 winegrowers. Capitain-Gagnerot is among the producers who grow wine here. Their parcels are treated with great respect for the history and quality of the land. The result is a wine that expresses the character of the terroir with great precision.

The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo a very strict sorting process. Only the best bunches are used in production. Vinification is carried out with a strong focus on purity and balance. Fermentation takes place mainly in older oak barrels to preserve the natural fruit of the grape. Only a small proportion of the barrels are new, resulting in a discreet and elegant barrel influence.

The wine is aged for approximately 13 months in oak barrels, of which only around 10% are new. This aging provides structure and complexity without overpowering the finesse of the Pinot Noir grape. The 2021 vintage is elegant and precise with great freshness and great aromatic depth.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Complex red cherry, raspberry and wild berry aromas. Hints of violet, light spice and forest floor.
• Palate: Silky and well-balanced with juicy red fruit, fine minerality and elegant tannins.
• Finish: Long and refined finish with classic Burgundy finesse.

About Capitain-Gagnerot

Maison Capitain-Gagnerot was founded in 1802 in Ladoix-Serrigny in Burgundy. Today, the estate is run by Pierre-François and Delphine Capitain-Gagnerot. The family has around 16 hectares of vineyards in Burgundy. The vineyards are cultivated with great respect for nature and partly according to biodynamic principles. The combination of tradition, hand harvesting and gentle vinification creates wines with elegance, purity and distinct terroir character.

• Producer: Capitain-Gagnerot
• Region: Echezeaux Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
• Label: En Orveaux
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Barrel aging: Approx. 13 months in oak barrels (approx. 10% new)
• Harvest: Hand-picked grapes
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol: 13%alcohol