Volnay 1er Cru Champans 2011
Domaine Jacques Prieur
Terroir: 1er Cru Champans is one of the larger 1er Cru vineyards in the village of Volnay. The vineyard sits just west of the village on a rather steep portion of the hill and sees optimal exposure to the sun thoughout the growing season. Domaine Jacques Prieur owns a bit less than 1 acres on the upper slope of the vineyard.
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 a total of 17 months in oak barrels deep in the cellars of Domaine Jacques Prieur.
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International Wine Cellar Author: Stephen Tanzer
Date: Monday, January 28, 2013" Good bright, dark red. Discreet nose hints at red fruits and menthol. Suppler and sweeter in the mouth than the nose suggests, but with very good precision and a firm mineral underpinning to the raspberry and gunflint flavors. Less flamboyantly fruity now than the Clos des Santenots, but displays very good tension, not to mention a firm tannic spine."Grade: 89-91 Points
