Ratings
TA 18.5/20 · JS 95 · RP 94
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Jacques Prieur |
| Year | 2014 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Luminous green-gold with silver reflections |
| Aroma | Refined bouquet with yellow flowers, mineral scents, fine aniseed notes, spicy and peppery touches, hints of candied lemon, white peach, and citrus lemon |
| Palate | Well balanced palate with keen acidity, energy, complexity, density, sapidity, and a harmonious, long, understated finish |
| Finish | Persistent, elegant finish with lush savoriness and impressive length |
| Food Pairing | seafood, roast chicken, veal, soft cheeses, white fish |
| Serving Temp | 12°C recommended |
| Aging Potential | Best enjoyed from 2017 to 2030, with potential for further aging |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Total Acidity | Not specified |
| Sugar (g/l) | Dry wine, residual sugar not specified |
| pH | Not specified |
| Aging Process | Approximately 22 months barrel aging, likely in oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Traditional fermentation with attention to purity and subtlety, likely in oak barrels |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Not specified |
| Soil | Limestone subsoils with dry-stone walls in lieu-dit Dents de Chien |
| Vine Age | Not specified |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked, with horse-drawn plowing in the vineyards |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Jacques Prieur is one of the few estates owning vineyards in the five greatest appellations of Burgundy, including Montrachet. The 2014 vintage is noted for its power, energy, and luminous expression. |
Logistics
| Barcode | Not specified |
| Weight | Standard 750 ml bottle weight not specified |
| Cork | natural cork |