Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer Echezeaux "Du Dessus" Grand Cru 2018

Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer, formerly known as Domaine Jayer-Gilles, was established in the 1950s by Robert Jayer and his wife Paulette. This vineyard is located in Magny-lès-Villers, southwest of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

In 1998, Gilles Jayer took over the running of the family business, but in 2017 the property was sold to André Hoffmann, a Swiss businessman with roots in the pharmaceutical industry and a keen interest in wine. The domaine is now in the process of changing from Gilles Jayer’s powerful style to a more modern and balanced approach with reduced use of oak. Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer is in an exciting phase of development, and the quality of both the vineyards and the grapes is top notch. The new style is more accessible and fascinating.

The grapes are grown on a plot in the lower part of Echézeaux, close to the upper limit of Grand Echézeaux. This plot is 0.53 hectares in size and has vines that are 50 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand, sorted, destemmed and undergo a fermentation process of 20-25 days. The wine is aged for 18-24 months in 70% new barrels and bottled without filtration.

The wine has a deep ruby ​​red color, and the aroma is characterized by black fruits, violets and peonies. The taste is rich and full-bodied.