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Beaune Champs-Pimont Premier Cru

Jacques Prieur Beaune Champs-Pimont Premier Cru Bouteille
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    2014
    A very big thank you to September!

    Under the influence of a soft and damp winter and hot and dry spring, the vine growth cycle began earlier than usual, by the end of March. Therefore, 2014 was immediately placed among the earliest vintages of the last two decades.
    But this changed overnight.
    On Saturday, 28th June, a violent hailstorm that we will hardly forget soon, has destroyed the heart of the Côte de Beaune together with Burgundy producers' optimism regarding the beautiful 2014 vintage potential.
    From this date, the weather conditions throughout July and August were particularly marked by high humidity and cool temperatures (especially in August) ... and then a miracle happened!!! From 1st September long awaited summer finally arrived. Thanks to dry, warm and sunny weather most grapes reached the desired maturity. Pinot Noir demanded great vigilance in choosing the optimal harvest date and required a very rigorous sorting. As for Chardonnay, patience paid off and it was picked when it reached an equilibrium between perfect maturity and excellent health.
    We started harvests on Tuesday, 16th September.
    The first tastings feature fruity and delicate red wines and extraordinarily aromatic, fresh and lively white wines.

  • Grape Variety & Plot size

    Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay on a 1.42 hectare plot

  • Terroir

    A large plot with the evocative name of "Les Champs au pied du Mont" (or, "The Fields at the Foot of the Mountain"), located on the slope overlooking the outskirts of Beaune. This vineyard, facing due east, produces both red and white wine. Chardonnay is planted on the upper part of the slope with chalky soil taht gives its mineral characteristics and unique personality. There is also often a salty flavour on the aftertaste.

  • Vinification & Ageing

    Whole bunches of grapes were handpicked into small crates and pressed in a pneumatic winepress. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing entirely in oak barrels. 100% malolactic fermentation
    Duration of barrel ageing: 18 months

  • Tasting Notes

    Tasted in July 2016
    COLOUR : Intense and luminous golden green colour.
    NOSE : Discrete with barley sugar and candied orange notes.
    PALATE : Toasted, acidulated and spicy notes.

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