2018 Domaine Jacques Prieur Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Aloxe-Corton |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2040 |
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The Jacques Prieur Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru is a 100% Pinot Noir on a plot of 0.73 hectares. Located on the hill where the Grands Crus of Corton are located. The vineyards facing south-east and the slight slope ensure perfect ripening. This exposure to the sun, combined with the stony clay-limestone soil, is conducive to early ripening, regardless of the weather during the growing season. The grapes were picked by hand and placed in small crates, then sorted and completely destemmed. The wine remained on the skins for 21 days in open oak barrels with temperature control. Pigeage (pressing the cap) was done twice a day during the alcoholic fermentation. 100% malolactic fermentation and complete maturation in oak barrels.
For the 2018 vintage, April changes all the predictions, due to high temperatures and good sunlight, and the vine grows extremely fast. In mid-April, small buds turn into 5-6 scattered leaves in one week in the early areas. In a few days, 2018 goes from a late year to a top-3 vintage with the earliest vegetation cycle (2007, 2011). Influenced by almost tropical weather conditions (heat and rain since the end of May), June is a very spectacular month when it comes to the development of the vineyard: in 3 weeks we go from the end of the flower to the complete closing of the bunch. Another important fact is that towards the end of June the pressure of mildew increases. Due to the very high temperatures and an exceptional sunshine, the veraison begins in mid-July and, depending on the dryness of the sectors, the ripening stage is between 20% and 80% at the end of the month. The first half of August is very hot with temperatures above 32°C. These extreme conditions make the vines escalate quickly and again, after 2003-2007-2011-2015-2017, the vintage earliness is confirmed. The harvest on the estate begins on August 29 and ends on September 12. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are equally ripe and there is no significant difference between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. The harvest took place in dry, warm and very sunny weather (if not very hot from September 10).
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 | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Aloxe-Corton |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Jacques Prieur |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rijk, Rond, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Vinous
(91-93)
Drinking Window
2022 - 2040
From: 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020)
Matured with 30% whole bunch and aged in 60% new oak, the 2018 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has an attractive bouquet of red berry fruit and touches of mint and meat juices, all nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good balance and gentle grip. It turns a little savory toward the finish, and a pinch of white pepper and sage lingers on the aftertaste. This is a well-crafted Corton that should age with style.
- By Neal Martin on October 2019
"It was an early season," head winemaker Nadine Gublin told me, once I have navigated my way through the thick fog and omnipresent roadworks surrounding their winery in Meursault. "We did a green harvest for the Chardonnay - the first time - in order to control the yield. We began to pick on 29 August and finished on 12-13 September. We commenced with the Chardonnay and then the Pinot Noir. It was sunny, dry but the big surprise was that despite there being no rain, the vintage was generous for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir was approximately the same as in 2017 and perhaps the variety is more sensitive to conditions than Chardonnay. Vinification was simple due to the healthiness of the grapes, the good level of sugar and the good tartaric levels. This was very important. The hot weather burned the malic acid at the end of August so the tartaric was crucial. The malolactic was done by May/June 2019 after which the alcohol was between 13.5% and 13.8% and the levels of total acidity around 3.80gm/L, pH 3.40-3.50. We will begin the bottling the reds in February up until July 2020."
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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).
The Jacques Prieur Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru is a 100% Pinot Noir on a plot of 0.73 hectares. Located on the hill where the Grands Crus of Corton are located. The vineyards facing south-east and the slight slope ensure perfect ripening. This exposure to the sun, combined with the stony clay-limestone soil, is conducive to early ripening, regardless of the weather during the growing season. The grapes were picked by hand and placed in small crates, then sorted and completely destemmed. The wine remained on the skins for 21 days in open oak barrels with temperature control. Pigeage (pressing the cap) was done twice a day during the alcoholic fermentation. 100% malolactic fermentation and complete maturation in oak barrels.
For the 2018 vintage, April changes all the predictions, due to high temperatures and good sunlight, and the vine grows extremely fast. In mid-April, small buds turn into 5-6 scattered leaves in one week in the early areas. In a few days, 2018 goes from a late year to a top-3 vintage with the earliest vegetation cycle (2007, 2011). Influenced by almost tropical weather conditions (heat and rain since the end of May), June is a very spectacular month when it comes to the development of the vineyard: in 3 weeks we go from the end of the flower to the complete closing of the bunch. Another important fact is that towards the end of June the pressure of mildew increases. Due to the very high temperatures and an exceptional sunshine, the veraison begins in mid-July and, depending on the dryness of the sectors, the ripening stage is between 20% and 80% at the end of the month. The first half of August is very hot with temperatures above 32°C. These extreme conditions make the vines escalate quickly and again, after 2003-2007-2011-2015-2017, the vintage earliness is confirmed. The harvest on the estate begins on August 29 and ends on September 12. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are equally ripe and there is no significant difference between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. The harvest took place in dry, warm and very sunny weather (if not very hot from September 10).
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.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Aloxe-Corton |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Jacques Prieur |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rijk, Rond, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Vinous
(91-93)
Drinking Window
2022 - 2040
From: 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020)
Matured with 30% whole bunch and aged in 60% new oak, the 2018 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has an attractive bouquet of red berry fruit and touches of mint and meat juices, all nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good balance and gentle grip. It turns a little savory toward the finish, and a pinch of white pepper and sage lingers on the aftertaste. This is a well-crafted Corton that should age with style.
- By Neal Martin on October 2019
"It was an early season," head winemaker Nadine Gublin told me, once I have navigated my way through the thick fog and omnipresent roadworks surrounding their winery in Meursault. "We did a green harvest for the Chardonnay - the first time - in order to control the yield. We began to pick on 29 August and finished on 12-13 September. We commenced with the Chardonnay and then the Pinot Noir. It was sunny, dry but the big surprise was that despite there being no rain, the vintage was generous for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir was approximately the same as in 2017 and perhaps the variety is more sensitive to conditions than Chardonnay. Vinification was simple due to the healthiness of the grapes, the good level of sugar and the good tartaric levels. This was very important. The hot weather burned the malic acid at the end of August so the tartaric was crucial. The malolactic was done by May/June 2019 after which the alcohol was between 13.5% and 13.8% and the levels of total acidity around 3.80gm/L, pH 3.40-3.50. We will begin the bottling the reds in February up until July 2020."
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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).