Hautes Cotes de Beaune Domaine du Prieuré 2022

Country
France
Region
Hautes Cotes de Beaune
Producer
Domaine du Prieuré
Grape(s)
Pinot Noir (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Juicy
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
In conversion-organic
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

These vineyards are located on the east facing wooded slopes above the famous villages of Pommard, Volnay and Meursault. Many of the top domaines in Burgundy have vineyards located here to blend for everyday `red burgundy` but in the hands of specialist growers there are some outstanding wines being crafted. Predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, these pretty vineyards on iron rich soils, have much of the same flattering character and elegance of the grander village wines grown on the slopes below. Generally aged for a shorter time in barrel, this makes them more approachable and easier drinking when young.

Producer

Found in the heart of the Cote de Beaune, the picturesque village of Savigny-les-Beaune has for a long time earned its good name. It was here that the monks of Citeaux, the founders of the Burgundian vineyard system, became substantial property owners. In order to administer their vineyards they established a priory in the 16th century, hence the name. Today the 31 hectare domaine is owned by Jean-Michel Maurice, the mayor of Savigny, along with his son Stephen, who uses his international experience as winemaker.
Tasting Notes
From the village of Savigny in the Côte de Beaune, Jean Michel Maurice takes pride in preserving the subtle influence of the terroir and pure essence of Pinot from the surrounding vignoble. These grapes are from the higher slopes above Savigny and hand picked at harvest. Vinification is in open vats, with maceration and fermentation lasting a week before the wine is aged in barrels for 9 months. This wine extols the virtues of this tricky grape variety, with a purity of fruit and a captivating perfume of summer berries whilst finishing to a soft silkiness.
Food
Perfect with cold meats or when accompanied to roasted lamb, chicken or duck.