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 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.