The 2016 Louis Jadot Échezeaux Grand Cru is a remarkable expression of one of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyards. Nestled in the commune of Flagey-Échezeaux, adjacent to the famed Clos de Vougeot, the Échezeaux Grand Cru vineyard is known for producing Pinot Noir of exceptional complexity and longevity.
2016 was a challenging vintage in Burgundy — marked by frost, but followed by a long, dry summer that produced low yields of intensely concentrated fruit. Louis Jadot’s meticulous viticulture and traditional winemaking paid off handsomely in this vintage, delivering a Grand Cru that is deep, structured, and wildly expressive.
This wine is a treasure for Burgundy collectors, sommeliers, and lovers of fine Pinot Noir, offering grace and grip in equal measure. A bottle to enjoy now with decanting, or cellar confidently for decades.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, forest floor, rose petals, and exotic spice leap from the glass. On the palate, it is both silky and structured, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral-driven, long finish. Classic Burgundian elegance meets Grand Cru depth.
Perfect Pairings:
Pair with duck breast in cherry reduction, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted lamb, or truffled soft cheeses.
Vineyard & Terroir:
Échezeaux is a Grand Cru vineyard in the Côte de Nuits, within the village of Flagey-Échezeaux. Soils are a mix of limestone and clay with excellent drainage, giving wines that balance fruit concentration with lifted floral and mineral complexity. Louis Jadot’s holdings here are prized for their finesse and purity.
Accolades & Drinking Window:
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95 Points – Wine Spectator
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94 Points – Allen Meadows (Burghound)
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Best enjoyed 2024–2040+
Why We Love It:
This is Pinot Noir at its most noble — elegant, age-worthy, and unmistakably Grand Cru. The 2016 vintage adds rarity and brilliance to an already legendary bottling.
