Domaine Jacques Prieur

Domaine Jacques Prieur Montrachet Grand Cru 2019

About

Settled in Meursault since the 19th century, Domaine Jacques Prieur today is comprised of 21 hectares (52 acres) of vineyards (11ha/27ac in Pinot Noir and 10ha/25ac in Chardonnay). The estate owns almost one third of all Burgundian Grands Crus Appellations: Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Corton-Bressandes, Echézeaux, Clos Vougeot, Musigny, Chambertin and Chambertin Clos de Bèze. 14 Premiers Crus complete this collection: Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes, Meursault Perrières, Meursault Charmes, Meursault Santenots, Volnay Clos des Santenots (Monopole), Volnay Champans, Pommard Les Charmots, Beaune Champs Pimont (Chardonnay & Pinot Noir), Beaune Clos de la Féguine (Monopole, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir), Beaune Grèves (Chardonnay & Pinot Noir) and Chambolle-Musigny Combe d’Orveau. Finally, the winery also possesses 1 iconic Village Appellation: Meursault Clos de Mazeray (Monopole).

Terroir

Very sunny, located halfway up the slope, with perfect drainage. East-by-Southeast sun exposure. Thin, stony, sodium-rich soil. White marl outcrops.

Vinification

Whole bunches of grapes were handpicked into small crates and pressed in a pneumatic winepress. The juice was cold settled after pressing for 36 hours under temperature-controlled conditions. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing took place entirely in oak barrels. 100% malolactic fermentation. Duration of barrel ageing : 22 months

Tasting Notes

COLOR: Intense green-gold with silver highlights. NOSE: Fine, elegant, slightly spicy, developing floral notes (white flowers). PALATE: Dense, generous, warm, with excellent sapidity. Endless, easily digestible length.

Appellation

Montrachet

Winemaker

Nadine Gublin

Sizes Available

750 ML

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