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Domaine Prieur-Brunet Santenay
2022
$93.00
10 case(s) available
It was with the acquisition of Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules that the history of Maison Louis Jadot began in 1826. It took Louis Henry Denis Jadot thirty years to found the House in 1859, and to establish the values of this family business. By developing the wine trade in the markets of northern Europe, he was already contributing to the reputation of Burgundy wines at the time. Several generations succeeded each other at the head of the family business, but his signature on the...
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The newest addition to the Louis Jadot group, the original Prieur family estate was founded in 1804 in the heart of Santenay by brothers Claude and Jean. The Brunet family vineyards in Meursault were combined to form Domaine Prieur-Brunet in 1955, when their descendant Guy Prieur married Elizabeth Brunet.
The grapes are harvested by hand in small crates and fermented in barrels from our cooperage, a third of which are new. The wine is aged for approximately 15 months on its fine lees before bottling.
Aromas of white flowers and citrus, accompanied by notes of hazelnut and almond with a hint of brioche. An elegant and refined white wine on the palate with a beautiful minerality. Pairs well with lemon-flavored fish and sweetbreads.
Enough wood to notice is present on the aromas of petrol, poached pear and a white floral top note. The generously proportioned, plump and round middle weight that tighten up on the citrusy, rustic and mildly tannic finish where a hint of warmth eventually surfaces. This could be enjoyed young but a year or two of keeping should be beneficial.
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