Domaine Jacques Prieur

Domaine Jacques Prieur is a historic winery in Burgundy, which was founded back in 1868. Over time, it has collected a wide range of plots, which form a precious mosaic of vineyards located in the best areas of the Côte de Beaune et de la Côte de Nuits. It all began with the marriage of Claude Duvergey and Marie Taboureau, both from winegrowing families, who combined their properties. Thus was born the first nucleus of the company, which then developed with a series of prestigious acquisitions in the most important crus of Burgundy. Today, the estate covers a total of 21 hectares, 11 cultivated with Pinot Noir and 10 with Chardonnay.

The quality of the Domaine's vineyards is of absolute value. Approximately one third are located in communal territories classified as Grand Cru: Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Corton-Bressandes, Echézeaux, Clos Vougeot, Musigny, Chambertin et Chambertin Clos de Bèze; and a further 14 plots are located in the famous Premiers Crus of: Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes, Meursault Perrières, Meursault Charmes, Meursault Santenots, Volnay Clos des Santenots (Monopole), Volnay Champans, Pommard Les Charmots, Beaune Champs Pimont, Beaune Clos de la Féguine (Monopole), Beaune Grèves and Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau. A collection of terroirs of excellence that has no equal in the region.

The agronomic management of the Domaine is conducted by applying the principles of sustainable agriculture, with abolition of herbicides, manual work between the rows and minimal use of treatments, trying not to use chemicals and following the lunar calendar. All harvests are carried out manually, with rigorous selection of the bunches, so that only perfectly ripe and healthy grapes are brought to the winery. Vinification is traditional and respectful of the raw material. Pinot Noir is usually completely destemmed, but sometimes whole cluster fermentation is carried out for certain plots or in particular vintages. For Chardonnay, whole cluster soft pressings are applied, so that only the flower must is extracted. Ageing takes place in oak barrels, partly new and partly used, depending on the type of wine.