The 2017 Mongeard-Mugneret Grands Échezeaux Grand Cru is a magnificent mature Grand Cru Burgundy from one of the largest and most respected proprietors of this legendary vineyard. Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret owns approximately 1.44 hectares within Grands Échezeaux, one of the appellation’s most significant holdings. Situated between Clos de Vougeot and Échezeaux, Grands Échezeaux is celebrated for producing wines of greater refinement, structure and consistency than many neighbouring Grand Crus. The warm and dry 2017 vintage has now entered a beautiful stage of evolution, revealing remarkable harmony while still retaining decades of ageing potential.
The nose is intensely complex and beautifully evolved, revealing aromas of blackberry, black cherry and dark plum layered with truffle, rose petals and sweet baking spice. As the wine opens, notes of cedar, sandalwood and forest floor emerge, complemented by hints of graphite, tobacco leaf and crushed limestone. Bottle age has softened the fruit into a more savoury and harmonious profile, while the vineyard’s signature perfume and mineral character remain beautifully defined. Wine Enthusiast described the vintage as a "plusher, softer expression" while highlighting its graphite edge and mineral tension.
On the palate, it is full-bodied with velvety tannins, exceptional concentration and remarkable balance. Layers of black cherry, blackberry and wild berry fruits unfold across the palate, supported by earthy complexity, sweet spice and finely integrated French oak. The warmth of the 2017 growing season gives the wine generous fruit and an inviting texture, while vibrant acidity and a pronounced mineral backbone preserve freshness and precision. The tannins have become beautifully polished with bottle age, leading to a long, seamless and persistent finish marked by lingering notes of dark fruits, truffle, spice and crushed stone. The style is luxurious yet poised, demonstrating the classic grandeur of Grands Échezeaux with the added harmony that only time in bottle can provide.
