1987 Domaine Jean Gros Echezeaux

Domaine Jean-Gros was a legendary domaine in Vosne-Romanee founded in the early 19th century by Alphonse Gros. The Gros family continued to own and operate the estate with Jean Gros at the helm during the latter part of the 20th century. When Jean retired in 1996 the estate was split into three parts with property going to each child, Michel, Bernard and Anne-Francoise. Today the heirs each run their own domaines.

Echezeaux is a 93-acre Grand Cru vineyard on the southern edge of the Cote de Nuits. It up the slope from Clos de Vougeot and Grands Echezeaux and is one of the largest grand crus in Burgundy. The vineyard varies in elevation from 250 to 300 meters, and the terroir includes significant clay as well as thin, rocky soil. The largest proprietors are Domaine de la Romanee Conti, with 11.68 acres; Mongeard-Mugneret with 6.25 acres, and Emmanuel-Rouget, with 3.58 acres. Echezeaux produces red wine.

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.