Wine Domaine Jacques Prieur, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru "Les Combettes", 2011

Wine Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru "Les Combettes" 2011 from Domaine Jacques Prieur has a wonderful resonance with sufficient voltage in the dry, but not strict taste. The wine has a fruity aroma exciting, juicy finish and is very promising for long-term storage. The wine is made from grapes of Chardonnay, which grows in the vineyard Premier Cru "Les Combettes", covers an area of ​​1.50 hectares and is located in the heart of the great terroirs with Chardonnay in the Cote de Beaune. Plot with south-eastern exposure is on the top of a hill overlooking the village of Puligny-Montrachet. On clay-calcareous soils with a high content of gravel and pebbles are born mature and powerful wine.

For the production of wines of Puligny-Montrachet Premiers Crus "Le Kombet" the grapes are harvested by hand in small boxes, and then whole bunch pressed, the juice is cleared within 12-14 hours. Alcoholic fermentation and aging with stirring natural sediment carried in new oak barrels. The wine undergoes a secondary malolactic fermentation and then aged for 20 months and then bottled in traditional Burgundy bottles. The wine is ready to drink and can be stored for 7-10 years after bottling.

History of Domain Jacques Priёr (Domaine Jacques Prieur), based in the heart of Meursault, originated in 1898. "You can never fully own wine estate may only be the custodian of the values ​​and traditions for transmission to future generations" - this quote particularly true of Jacques Priёra and history Domain whose wine and family traditions are a perfect illustration of the Burgundian character.
Domain forte - a reunion under one name the most prestigious wines of Burgundy terroirs from Montrachet to Chambertin and Corton, Eshezo and Myusini. Domain Jacques Priёr owns vineyards in 22 appellasonah, including the most legendary in the Côte d'Or. This is the only domain in Burgundy, who owns vines in each of the five prestigious vineyards: Chambertin, Myusini, Clos Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet. This is complemented by an impressive collection of sites in other Grand Cru - in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Thus, the domain Jacques Priёr owns one of the brightest jewels in the crown of Burgundy!

Consists entirely of Grand Cru and Premier Cru (with the exception of "Clos de IRPA" in Meursault) Domain produces the famous white and red wines. However, even the most delightful terroir - nothing without the expertise and passion of man. From the beginning, the family of Jacques Priёra provide the best care and attention in order to preserve the vineyards of the soil and create ideal conditions for vines. All the vineyards are processed in accordance with the principles of organic farming. Grapes from each plot vinified separately to preserve all of the unique characteristics. Today Domain manages Jean-Pierre La Bruyere La Bruyere and Edward, as well as Martin Priёr. Domain is a highly respected winemaker Nadine Gyublen, received in 1997 the title of "Winemaker of the Year" from the "Revue du Vin de France".

Martin Priёr determines the winery philosophy as follows: "... The quality of wine depends largely on the quality of grapes: only ripe and healthy berries can have a truly great wine. ... Last time we practice a method called" viticulture raisonnee "(reasonable viticulture) which, in conjunction with the biodynamic method has allowed us to achieve an optimal balance between the produced wines and grapes are grown. "