Chambertin Jacques Prieur 1996
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Chambertin Jacques Prieur 1996
HED99761
75 cl
13%
£560.00
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The 1996 Chambertin from Jacques Prieur is a remarkable expression of this legendary Grand Cru, reflecting both the structured nature of the vintage and the Domaine’s meticulous winemaking approach. Jacques Prieur, known for blending traditional Burgundian methods with modern precision, employs rigorous vineyard management, including high-density planting and green harvesting, to ensure optimal ripeness and concentration. The fruit is hand-harvested, sorted, and vinified with a significant proportion of whole clusters, contributing to the wine’s depth and complexity.
The 1996 vintage, marked by high acidity and slow evolution, has given this Chambertin remarkable ageing potential. The nose is layered with dark cherry, blackcurrant, and dried rose petals, evolving into notes of forest floor, leather, and spice. On the palate, the wine remains vibrant, with its firm tannic structure softened by time, revealing a refined balance between its bright acidity and savoury, earthy nuances. The long, mineral-driven finish lingers with hints of tobacco and truffle. Now approaching its peak, this wine continues to unfold with each glass, offering a testament to both the terroir and Prieur’s craftsmanship.
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Robert Parker
This medium-to-dark ruby-colored wine offers beautifully ripe red and black fruits on the nose and fat, dense, chewy, and thick layers of delicious cherries, black currants, and raspberries. It is powerful, full-bodied, and possesses a formidably long finish. On reflection, I would have expected more concentration and complexity from a wine bearing such an illustrious name and vineyard. Anticipated maturity. 2001-2007. - Pierre Rovani
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