94-98 points Fine Wine Review: "The Grands-Echézeaux is dense, pure, dark, and very concentrated with dark fruit and a bit of licorice. (Issue #139; 2013)"
94+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Dark cherry, plum, cloves and menthol are some of the many notes that wrap around the palate in the 2011 Grands-Échézeaux. This is an especially dark, somber Grands-Échézeaux. Today the tannins are quite firm and the wine is holding back much of its potential, but it possesses superb depth that will only fully emerge after a number of years in the cellar. Sweet tobacco, savory herbs and leather wrap around a finish infused with gravitas. Drink: 2019-2036. (Mar 2014)"
94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(55+ year old vines). A brooding and still exceptionally primary nose with a wide variety of floral elements on the cassis, plum liqueur scents that display anise, clove and once again sandalwood hints. There is imposing power to the large-scaled but not massive flavors that possess fine mid-palate density as well as an abundance of palate soaking dry extract before culminating in an explosively long finish. I like the balance as well as the notable depth of material though it will require plenty of time for it to reveal its full potential. Drink: 2028+. (Jan 2014)"
94 points Clive Coates, MW (Decanter): "The 2011 Grands Echézeaux is dark and brooding. The aromas are slightly restrained, yet plummy fruit aromas with an edge of earth, leather and mint emerge on the palate. The wine is more substantial than the Echézeaux, with firm tannins and plenty of extract balanced by a lively acidity. There is a pleasant note of ‘beaux amers’ (beautiful bitterness) on the finish. The wine should begin to open in the next few years, and I'm convinced it will eventually shine. Picked 9-10 September; 11,071 bottles produced. Drinking Window: 2023-2050. (1/22/23)"
94 points CellarTracker.com community score.
93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The Grands Echezeaux 2011 was picked on 9 and 10 September at 25.33hl/ha. There is certainly more intensity and fruitiness on the nose compared to the Echezeaux. The aromatics here feel fuller, rounder and more harmonious that its sibling. As the wine remains in the glass there are subtle cassis notes that begin to emerge accompanied by over-ripe oranges. The palate is well balanced and fresh on the entry, with slightly powdery tannins. It is very harmonious with well-judged acidity and compared to the Echezeaux there is more weight and corpulence to counterbalance the strict structure. It gently builds, never losing its head mind you, towards a lightly spiced finish that fans out beautifully. This is a very accomplished rather than spectacular Grands Echezeaux. 923 cases produced. Drink: 2017-2030. (2/26/14)"
94+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Dark cherry, plum, cloves and menthol are some of the many notes that wrap around the palate in the 2011 Grands-Échézeaux. This is an especially dark, somber Grands-Échézeaux. Today the tannins are quite firm and the wine is holding back much of its potential, but it possesses superb depth that will only fully emerge after a number of years in the cellar. Sweet tobacco, savory herbs and leather wrap around a finish infused with gravitas. Drink: 2019-2036. (Mar 2014)"
94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(55+ year old vines). A brooding and still exceptionally primary nose with a wide variety of floral elements on the cassis, plum liqueur scents that display anise, clove and once again sandalwood hints. There is imposing power to the large-scaled but not massive flavors that possess fine mid-palate density as well as an abundance of palate soaking dry extract before culminating in an explosively long finish. I like the balance as well as the notable depth of material though it will require plenty of time for it to reveal its full potential. Drink: 2028+. (Jan 2014)"
94 points Clive Coates, MW (Decanter): "The 2011 Grands Echézeaux is dark and brooding. The aromas are slightly restrained, yet plummy fruit aromas with an edge of earth, leather and mint emerge on the palate. The wine is more substantial than the Echézeaux, with firm tannins and plenty of extract balanced by a lively acidity. There is a pleasant note of ‘beaux amers’ (beautiful bitterness) on the finish. The wine should begin to open in the next few years, and I'm convinced it will eventually shine. Picked 9-10 September; 11,071 bottles produced. Drinking Window: 2023-2050. (1/22/23)"
94 points CellarTracker.com community score.
93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The Grands Echezeaux 2011 was picked on 9 and 10 September at 25.33hl/ha. There is certainly more intensity and fruitiness on the nose compared to the Echezeaux. The aromatics here feel fuller, rounder and more harmonious that its sibling. As the wine remains in the glass there are subtle cassis notes that begin to emerge accompanied by over-ripe oranges. The palate is well balanced and fresh on the entry, with slightly powdery tannins. It is very harmonious with well-judged acidity and compared to the Echezeaux there is more weight and corpulence to counterbalance the strict structure. It gently builds, never losing its head mind you, towards a lightly spiced finish that fans out beautifully. This is a very accomplished rather than spectacular Grands Echezeaux. 923 cases produced. Drink: 2017-2030. (2/26/14)"
| Product SKU | 319761 |
| Producer | Domaine de la Romanée-Conti |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Flagey-Echezeaux |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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