2022 Domaine Jacques Prieur Montrachet Grand Cru

The name Montrachet likely evokes the world's largest dry white wine terroir among connoisseurs. The appellation covers just seven hectares of highly fragmented terroir, the holy of holies for the Chardonnay grape. Domaine Jacques Prieur owns a 0.59-hectare plot, mid-slope and perfectly drained. The location is very sunny, the soil thin and stony with an outcrop of white marl.

After an exceptionally mild winter, the vines quickly began to grow again, and the first buds burst on March 25th. Thanks to abundant sunshine and high spring temperatures, the vineyard developed rapidly, and the first flowers appeared on May 12th. Flowering proceeded rapidly and was complete by May 26th. Summer heat set in, and ripening began in early July. The heat waves of late July and mid-August, as well as the lack of water, did not slow the grapes' ripening, which, on the contrary, progressed very quickly.

The harvest at Domaine Jacques Prieur began on August 20th with Pinot Noir grapes from the Côte de Beaune and ended on September 2nd, an unprecedented earliness. The grapes were in perfect health, with excellent ripeness and high acidity, which can be explained by the concentration that occurred at the end of the ripening cycle under the influence of a warm southerly wind and high temperatures.

The color is brilliant, a luminous green-gold with sparkling silver highlights. The nose, though somewhat reserved at the moment, displays great complexity with notes of granite that shine through in aromas of green apple and pear. The nose's purity conveys a sense of immense, restrained power. The palate is thick and rich, generous. The structure is enormous, with nobility and balance thanks to the sharp, taut acidity, full of energy. The aroma reveals anise and spice notes that evolve into notes of candied lemon, in a fruity expression full of class. A strong, minerally juiciness gives the finish infinite length. This is, without a doubt, one of the world's greatest white wines and would benefit from prior decanting and tasting in large, very fine glasses. A poularde aux girolles or sea bass en croûte de sel would then accompany it for a truly emotional moment.

FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.