2015 Domaine Jacques Prieur Montrachet Grand Cru
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2048 |
Description
The name Montrachet probably conjures up for connoisseurs the largest terroir of dry white wines in the world. The appellation covers only seven hectares of very fragmented terroir, the holy of holies for the Chardonnay grape. The Domaine Jacques Prieur owns a plot of 0.59 hectares, halfway up the slope and perfectly drained. The exposure is very sunny, the soil thin and stony with an outcrop of white marl.
The year 2015 benefited from absolutely exceptional climatic conditions with abundant sunshine, very weak rainfall and very high temperatures in June and July. The strong light and heat that this year were marked by an accelerated vegetative cycle and certain stages such as flowering in early June and ripening in early August were fulgurative. Harvests at Domaine Jacques Prieur began on September 3rd for Chardonnays and on September 7th for Pinot Noirs. 2015 can be illustrated as an extremely early vintage and stands alongside 2003, 2007 and 2011.
The colour is brilliant, a luminous green-gold with sparkling silver highlights. The nose, although somewhat reserved at the moment, shows great complexity with notes of granite that shine through in aromas of green apple and pear. The olfactory expression of great purity gives a feeling of immense restrained power. The palate is thick and fat, generous. The structure is enormous with nobility and balance thanks to biting, tight acidity, full of energy. The aroma shows aniseed and spice notes that evolve into notes of candied lemon, in a fruity expression full of class. A strong mineral juiciness gives the finish infinite length. This is, without a doubt, one of the greatest white wines in the world and will benefit from prior decanting and tasting in large, very fine glasses. A poularde aux girolles or a sea bass en croûte de sel could then accompany it for a very emotional moment.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Montrachet Grand Cru |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Jacques Prieur |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Wijnhuis
Based in Meursault since the 19th century, Domaine Jacques Prieur boasts one of the finest collections of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus in existence. Its 21 hectares of vineyards (11 ha of Pinot Noir and 10 ha of Chardonnay) include many prestigious terroirs, such as Grands Crus Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Corton-Bressandes, Echézeaux, Clos Vougeot, Musigny, Chambertin and Chambertin Clos de Bèze. That's a third of Burgundy's Grands Crus appellations.
Fourteen Premiers Crus complete this magnificent collection spread across Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Nine grands crus, fourteen premiers crus, three crus monopoles, a true pearl necklace.
Today, the Labruyère family is at the helm of this jewel of Burgundy, as well as owners of Château Rouget in Pomerol and Domaine Labruyère in Moulin-à -Vent. They work daily to make the most of this prestigious heritage. They are assisted by Martin Prieur, grandson of Jacques Prieur, who has lived and worked on the estate with his family since 1990. Now responsible, together with Edouard Labruyère, for the marketing of the Domaine's wines, Martin Prieur represents the link between past and present, because no one knows the history of the Domaine and its vineyards as well as he does. Under the leadership of Daniel Godefroy, an experienced vineyard manager who knows each plot inside out, the Domaine has been following a "viticulture raisonnée" approach for many years. The work in the winery and cellar is supervised by the excellent oenologist Nadine Gublin. An expert in thoughtful and precise interventions in the winemaking process, she was awarded the title of Winemaker of the Year by the Revue du Vin de France in 1998.
Domaine Jacques Prieur produces white and red wines that are powerful and flavorful, figureheads of the great modern Burgundy, and is made entirely of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus (with the exception of Clos de Mazeray in Meursault, Monopole and emblematic Village Appellation).
