Jacques Prieur Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2005 750ml

Burghound.com, Jun 01, 2007
This too has more moderate wood influence that highlights ripe green fruit aromas nuanced by hints of spice and an obvious stony quality that continues onto the intense, detailed and pure big-bodied and powerful flavors blessed with so much dry extract that the finish displays an almost chewy quality. This is really quite a lovely example and while purists may not like the extra dose of wood, it may very well be completely absorbed with a few years of bottle age.

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The Domaine's strong point is to bring together under one name a selection of wines from the most prestigious terroirs in Burgundy. From Le Montrachet to Le Chambertin, by way of Le Corton, Les Echézeaux, and Le Musigny, the Domaine owns vineyards in some 22 appellations, including the most mythical in the Côte d'Or.
Consisting entirely of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus (except for Clos de Mazeray in Meursault, an exclusivity), the Domaine produces famous white and red wines.
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