Champy : Echezeaux Grand cru 2012

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Echézeaux Grand Cru 2012 from Domaine Champy

Tasting

Appearance

The color reveals a deep ruby red hue with garnet highlights, reflecting the evolution of the vintage.

Nose

The nose reveals fine aromatic complexity with notes of ripe red fruits, black cherry and undergrowth, supported by spicy nuances and slightly tertiary touches.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its elegance and silky structure. Fine, well-integrated tannins support a concentrated core, while the lingering finish expresses all the nobility of this grand cru.

Food and wine pairings

The Echézeaux Grand Cru 2012 is a perfect match for refined red meats such as beef Wellington, roasted feathered game, or aged soft cheeses such as époisses or brillat-savarin.

Serving and cellaring

It is recommended to decant the Echézeaux Grand Cru 2012 one to two hours before serving and to enjoy it at a temperature of 16 to 18°C to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity.

A grand cru from the Côte de Nuits with an elegant, refined character

The estate

Founded in 1720 by Edme Champy, Champy is the oldest Beaune wine merchant house and the first Burgundy négociant-éleveur. Owned by the AdVini group since 2016 and led by Thierry Bellicaud and Dimitri Bazas, Domaine Champy farms more than 22 hectares of vines on the Côte de Beaune. Its singularity lies in its early commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, combining three centuries of historic legitimacy with cutting-edge viticultural practices.

The vineyard

The Echézeaux appellation covers 34.8 hectares on the prestigious Côte de Nuits. The vines are planted between 230 and 300 meters in altitude on a complex terroir of stony soils, red silts and marl. This mosaic of soils gives Echézeaux wines their unique character, combining power and finesse.

Grape variety

100 % Pinot Noir