Domaine Jacques Prieur - Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru - Les Combettes - White - 2022

Wine:

Shaped by a particularly warm and early-ripening vintage, the 2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes White is a stunning expression of Chardonnay from the heart of Beaune. The Labruyère family, the largest landowner of this early-ripening terroir, holds exactly 1.4917 hectares in this prized site, which extends from Meursault-Charmes. With its limestone scree and silt soils, this vineyard crafts a white wine of remarkable finesse, revealing subtle floral notes, vibrant tension, and dynamic energy. On the palate, it is exceptionally pure and precise, with a fresh, finely chiseled, and flavorful texture, leading effortlessly to an irresistibly savory finish.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification of whole grapes in oak barrels, with complete malolactic fermentation. Aged in oak barrels for 20 months.

Color:

Bright green gold with silver highlights.

Nose:

Subtle floral notes, on tension and energy.

Palate:

Exceptionally pure and precise, this wine showcases vibrant, radiant fruit flavors, delivering a fresh, finely chiseled, and flavorful profile with an irresistibly savory finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2036 and beyond 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.