Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru Champs-Pimont 2020 1996 fermented and matured on fine

fermented and matured on fine lees for 14 months in stainless steel tanks

Exceptional concentration

energy and flavour length

additional nuances emerge

and richer yellow peach as it ages

Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru Champs-Pimont 2020 1996 fermented and matured on fineThis large plot with the name meaning fields at the foot of the hill climbs the hillside behind Beaune, towards Pommard. The vines have full south exposure, and produce both white and red wine. The Pinot Noir in its lower part has plenty of clay in the soil, giving powerful wines with colour, while the high proportion of iron often brings out smoky notes. The grapes were handpicked into small crates, then sorted, 50% whole grapes and the rest