Domaine Labruyere Prieur Santenay ‘Grand Clos Rousseau’ Premier Cru 2022

This wine originates from France, within the southern end of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy and the Santenay appellation. Sourced through Labruyère-Prieur Sélection, the high-end négociant project formed between the Labruyère family (owners of Domaine Jacques Prieur since 1988) and long-time enologist Nadine Gublin, the label features premier plots from across the region. While Santenay has no official Grand Cru vineyards under INAO classification, Grand Clos Rousseau (often labeled in reference to Clos Rousseau) is regarded as one of the commune's finest Premier Cru sites. Situated near Maranges on south/southeast-exposed clay, marl, and limestone slopes, the fruit undergoes strict manual sorting, parcel-by-parcel temperature-controlled vinification, and aging in French oak to balance aromatic purity, depth, and structural finesse.

Wine Description

This wine displays a deep ruby color with violet reflections. On the nose, it offers expressive aromas of ripe wild raspberry, black cherry, and red currant, accompanied by notes of crushed violets, forest floor, subtle clove, and gentle toasted oak. On the palate, it exhibits a medium to full body with a focused, silky core of dark red fruit, supported by fine-grained, chalky tannins and vibrant natural acidity. The finish is persistent, clean, and savory with lingering minerality and earthy spice. The varietal composition is 100% Pinot Noir. It has an alcohol content of approximately 13.5% ABV and is not certified organic.

Vintage Quality

The 2022 growing season in Burgundy brought warm, sunny conditions throughout the summer, tempered by well-timed late-season rain that prevented hydric stress. This enabled the fruit from Grand Clos Rousseau to attain complete phenolic maturity while retaining good natural acidity, resulting in a wine of generous fruit density, balanced tannins, and solid medium-term cellaring potential.