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 name, consistently awarded top honors by critics, Domaine Jacques Prieur stands at the pinnacle of French viticulture. It is also the only estate to own a third of the Grands Crus in Côte-d'Or.

Its success and reputation are inseparable from Nadine Gublin, who has been the estate’s winemaker since 1990. With her unwavering precision and uncompromising approach, she has shaped a signature style of remarkable finesse and depth.

Under the guidance of the Labruyère family, this historic estate in the heart of the Côte de Beaune is experiencing what may be its finest era yet. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and the sheer quality of its wines, it is more than a safe bet—it is an essential reference. Farmed organically since 1997 (currently in the process of certification), its 30 hectares produce grapes of outstanding quality, vinified with masterful expertise. Every detail is meticulously crafted, from the precision of execution to the measured approach to barrel aging. Yet beyond technical mastery, the wines also bear the personal, unmistakable imprint of Nadine Gublin.