Beschreibung:

MEO-CAMUZET Domaine Méo-Camuzet was founded by Etienne Camuzet at the start of the 20th century. The domaine passed to his daughter Maria Noirot, however she did not have children, so then subsequently passed to a distant relative, Jean-Méo in 1959. The domaine is currently run by Jean-Méo’s son, Jean-Nicolas. Up until the year 1988 much of Méo-Camuzet’s production was leased to share croppers, the most famous and lauded of all being the great Henri Jayer. The domaine’s focus is on minimal intervention in the vineyard, allowing the expression of their fine terroirs to shine through in the wines, combined with low yields and strict selection of only the healthiest grapes. They produce some of the very finest wines in Burgundy, characterised by sublime concentration, intensity of aromas and flavours, and rich, powerful wines with significant ageing potential. ECHEZEAUX, LES ROUGES DU BAS Echézeaux is one of the largest grand crus in Burgundy. Within the vineyard there are a number of demarcated lieux dits, within which, the terroir varies greatly. The one acre plot of Echézeaux Les Rouges du Bas that Méo-Camuzet farms comes from the very top of the slope. This strip is at the very top of Les Rouges du Bas and the altitude perhaps explains the aromatic freshness often found in this wine, even though its east/south-east orientation also influences its early maturity. The nature of the soil changes with the altitude: lighter and lighter as you get higher. The original planting dates from the end of the 40s, but about one quarter of these were renewed several years ago. The grapes are small, particularly at the top of the slope, they ripen quickly, and a high sugar level combined with excellent acidity can often be observed; this produces wines of extraordinary intensity. Méo-Camuzet, Echézeaux, Les Rouges du Bas 2002 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits In original carton 12 bottles per lot