Domaine Jacques Prieur - Volnay 1er cru - Santenots - Red - 2017

Wine:

From 25-year-old vines within the Clos des Santenots monopole, the 2017 Volnay Premier Cru Santenots Red is crafted from fully destemmed grapes and aged in 25% new oak. This micro-selection from just 59 ares within the Clos delivers a captivating wine, both floral and aromatic, with a supple, satin-like structure and vibrant energy. On the palate, it reveals delicate spices and notes of cherries in syrup, offering the elegance and balance of a refined Pinot Noir. This vintage is perfectly ready to enjoy now but will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 5 to 10 years, or longer for enthusiasts. Ideal with veal and sage. Rated 95/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Total destemming, vatting for 20 days in open wooden vats. Daily punching of the cap, malolactic fermentation carried out in full. Aged for 17 months in oak barrels.

Color:

Ruby red of beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Both very floral and fragrant, with bewitching notes.

Palate:

Floral and aromatic, this cuvée reveals flavours of ripe stone fruit, delivering vibrant energy on the palate. Generous and silky, it is complemented by delicate spices and a beautifully structured texture.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Bresse capon, roasted quail, fillet of beef with wine sauce, farmhouse veal chop with mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even more 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.