Echézeaux AOC Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Les Treux 2021 Jean Tardy & Fils

What type of wine is it

Echézeaux Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Les Treux by Jean Tardy is a Burgundy red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes grown on vines that are almost eighty years old. This interpretation expresses the variety with a structured and complex profile, while maintaining clear palate precision. The winemaking includes a low-temperature maceration, followed by prolonged fermentation and careful maturation, ensuring a deep result with a solid potential for ageing.

Where does it come from

The viticultural area of Echézeaux is situated in Burgundy, not far from the prestigious Grands Echézeaux territory. The region offers ideal conditions for Pinot Noir to express its finesse and intensity at their best, thanks to a perfect balance in the ripening phases. The specific origin from the old vines of the Les Treux parcel defines a style strongly oriented towards complexity and delivers a dense tannic texture and clean aromas, typical of Burgundy reds.

How it is produced

Winemaking begins with a rigorous selection of bunches, harvested exclusively at full ripeness. The process continues with a cold pre-fermentation maceration, ideal for delicate extraction of color and aromatic compounds. Next comes alcoholic fermentation, for eighteen to twenty days. The wine then matures in oak barrels for sixteen to twenty months, allowing all the structural components to blend harmoniously.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it shows a deep ruby red color, revealing a strong visual intensity. The nose opens with pronounced spicy notes of black pepper, well-integrated with intense blueberry fruit aromas that provide great varietal integrity. The palate is rich and well-structured, driven by velvety and enveloping tannins that fill the mouth and lead to a persistent, clean finish.

Pairings

Its structure and tannic texture pair beautifully with game meats—both feathered and furred—as it complements flavorful meats and long-cooked dishes. It goes especially well with wild boar stew, whose robust notes match the spicy character of the wine. Alternatively, a pheasant terrine enhances the aromatic precision of the fruit and balances the richness of the dish without overpowering the wine's flavor dynamics.

When to serve it

Les Treux is perfect for dinners that call for structured pairings and tastings focused on the depth of great red wines. Thanks to old-vine origins and extended barrel maturation, it has a remarkable ability to age in the cellar, where it will develop extra complexity over the years. If served at the correct temperature, it immediately expresses rich fruit and refined tannins, offering a well-balanced tasting experience from the very first sip.