Domaine Jacques Prieur - Beaune 1er Cru - Champs-Pimont - Red - 2017

Wine:

Sourced from east-facing vines on clay-rich soils near Pommard, the 2017 Beaune Premier Cru Champs Pimont Red exemplifies the finesse and balance that define great Burgundy. The nose is vibrant and expressive, with fresh floral aromas and delicate red berry notes. On the palate, it reveals remarkable depth and concentration, with a rounded, generous texture that remains light and refined. Elegantly structured, this wine has the potential to develop beautifully over the next 5 years. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee and 95/100 by Bettane+Desseauve.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vinification in open wooden vats, daily punching of the cap, malolactic fermentation carried out. Aged in oak barrels for 20 months.

Color:

Bright ruby-red of good intensity.

Nose:

Bouquet of fresh flowers punctuated with scents of small red fruits.

Palate:

Full-bodied and dense with strikingly vibrant flavours, this elegant and pure cuvée offers immediate enjoyment. It combines generosity, freshness, and depth in perfect harmony.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Doe with velvet sauce, pork filet mignon, butcher's cuts, pheasant.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A prestigious signature, crowned with the highest critical acclaim, Domaine Jacques Prieur shines at the very summit of French winemaking. It is also the only estate to hold a third of the Côte-d'Or’s Grands Crus.

Its success and reputation are inseparable from Nadine Gublin, the estate’s lead winemaker since 1990, who has shaped a style of remarkable precision, uncompromising yet elegant.

Under the stewardship of the Labruyère family, this historic Beaune estate is arguably living its finest hours. Grand in its range of terroirs and in the quality of its wines, the domaine is more than a safe bet—it’s an essential reference. Managed organically since 1997 (currently in certification), its thirty hectares deliver exceptional fruit, crafted with masterful care. Every detail, from precise winemaking to measured aging, is executed flawlessly, with Nadine Gublin’s personal touch adding unique expression.