Domaine Jacques Prieur - Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru 2017
Overview
Terroir: Domaine Jacques Prieur owns a 1.8 acre parcel of Les Bressandes in the Grand Cru of Corton. Les Bressandes sits on the northern portion of the hill of Corton on the lower slopes. Soils are heavier here than further uphill consisting mainly of clay and small amounts of limestone.
Vinification: Grapes are hand harvested, strictly sorted and destemmed. The must will sit on the skins for 19 days prior to fermentation. The wine ages for 17 months of in oak barrels deep in the cellars of Domaine Jacques Prieur.
Additional Details
2016, 26th-28th April: Devastating frost episode!After a very mild winter and a warm spring weather in the second half of April, the bud break was advanced but the frost with high level or humidity at the end of the month destroyed the parcels with the best exposition. After the frost the vine was developing slowly. Acceleration in growth and the maturity of grapes were possible thanks to very warm and dry summer, with ripening that started quickly by mid-August. The harvest started on 20th September and the sanitary condition of the vineyard was perfect.
The overall quality of the wines is not affected by these weather disturbances.
Intense dark ruby red. Very tempting, precise, fresh red berries (cherry, cherry-stone), evolving into slightly toasted notes on the nose. The palate is tender, flavorful, fruity and fleshy (fresh cherry). Fine and digestible tannins on the finish.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Corton
- Winemaker: Nadine Gublin
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Clay, limestone
- Vineyard Acreage: 1.8 acres
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- Alcohol: >14%
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- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 6/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Recent News
Wine Spectator Online Rating: 94
Author: Bruce Sanderson
Date: Friday, May 1, 2020
"Bright, with black cherry, blueberry, earth, mineral and oak spice flavors. The tannins are tightly woven, lending support and grip on the finish. Overall, this is elegant and refined, showing excellent length. Best from 2023 through 2042. 35 cases imported."