Labruyère-Prieur - Charmes-Chambertin - Grand Cru - Red - 2016

Wine:

The 2016 red Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a standout wine from one of Burgundy’s finest slopes, rooted in hard rock terroir. Made from fully destemmed Pinot Noir and aged in oak barrels with 50% new oak, it boasts a solid and rich profile. The nose unfolds with complex aromas of tobacco, leather, and coffee, backed by notes of dark fruit and a subtle smoky hint. On the palate, these flavors continue with cassis, black cherry, and peppery spices woven into a textured structure that has begun to soften, with tannins releasing just a touch. This is a superb wine to cellar, now beginning to reveal its refined character.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, completely destemmed. Vatting for 20 days in open wooden vats. Complete malolactic fermentation. Aged for 17 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new.

Color:

A deep, intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of leather and coffee underlined by notes of tobacco and black fruit.

Palate:

With precision and concentration on fully mature fruit flavors, this Grand Cru offers remarkable depth, complex aromatics, and a fresh structure that captivates from the first sip.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Stuffed pigeons, roast quail.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Renowned for its prestige and crowned with the highest critical acclaim, Domaine Jacques Prieur stands among the stars of French winemaking. Its success and reputation are inseparable from Nadine Gublin, the esteemed winemaker since 1990, who has crafted a formidable style—precise and uncompromising.

Beloved by many, this estate's wines are quickly snapped up and often sell out rapidly. Fortunately, in 2013, another high-end venture emerged: Labruyère-Prieur, still under the guidance of Nadine Gublin and embracing the same standards of excellence as the historic house. With meticulous execution and perfectly judged aging, nothing is left to chance. To this precision, Nadine Gublin always adds her personal touch.