Domaine Jacques Prieur - Volnay 1er cru - Santenots - Rouge - 2017

Wine:

The vines planted 25 years ago in the Clos des Santenots monopole give birth to this 2017 Red Volnay 1er Cru Santenots totally de-stemmed and aged with 25% new oak. This intra-plot selection (only 59 acres within the Clos des Santenots) offers a floral, perfumed, bewitching wine with a coated, ample and satiny palate of beautiful energy. On this vintage, it also offers some fine spices and notes of cherry in syrup, tracing the contours of a digestible pinot with a beautiful consistency. Drink it within 5 to 10 years, and more for amateurs, with a piece of veal with sage. Rated 95/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, total destemming, vatting for 20 days in open wooden vats.
Daily punching of the cap, malolactic fermentation carried out in full.
Aged for 17 months in oak barrels.

Color:

Ruby red of beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Both very floral and fragrant, with bewitching notes.

Palate:

Floral and perfumed, this wine with its juicy palate delivers a juice of great energy, ample and silky, with fine spices and a good consistency.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Bresse capon, roasted quail, fillet of beef with wine sauce, farmhouse veal chop with mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028, and even more for enthusiasts.

A prestigious signature crowned with top ratings from critics, Domaine Jacques Prieur shines at the pinnacle of French viticulture. It is the only estate to own a third of the Grands Crus of the Côte d’Or.

Its success and reputation are also closely tied to Nadine Gublin, the head winemaker since 1990, who has crafted a style that is both strikingly precise and uncompromising.

Under the leadership of the Labruyère family, this historic estate in the heart of the Côte de Beaune is likely experiencing its finest era. Renowned for its diverse terroirs and the quality of its wines, the estate is not just a reliable choice—it is an essential one. Since 1997, the 30 hectares of vineyards have been farmed organically (currently undergoing certification), producing exceptional grapes that are masterfully vinified. Every detail is meticulously executed, from perfectly measured aging to the personal touch of Nadine Gublin, ensuring nothing is left to chance.