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 Vintage2002 Label 1 of 22 
TypeRed
ProducerDomaine Jacques Prieur (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
VineyardBressandes
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionCôte de Beaune
AppellationCorton Grand Cru

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2018 (based on 3 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Jacques Prieur Corton Bressandes on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by crispywine on 1/18/2019 & rated 92 points: Was really worried about this wine because of bad ratings. Had it with duckbreast, potatoecake, Jerusalem artichoke pure, semi dried tomatoes and a red wine jus. Beautiful wine, full body. A lot of coffee, white pepper, wild raspberries and blackberries with some elegant oak on the nose. Dense wine with an astringens present, full body tones of raspberry, blackberry, cloves and peppery notes. abit short finish. A wine I will remember, love wine because of this type of wine. Peaking right now, may last a while (1217 views)
 Tasted by Sycamore on 1/25/2017 & rated 87 points: Pretty grossly underperforms for the climat and vintage. No visible reason why this would be the case -- i.e., still strong red color. Aromatics are really quite nice -- very earthy, which is appealing in this corner of the tasting world. Lack of focus, balance, and all that goes with those negative marks on the palate is what brings this down. A rather surprising overall disappointing experience. There is no evidence in this particular bottle that holding this wine will yield any measure of improvement. Hopefully others show better...... (1924 views)
 Tasted by jeffreylubowski on 12/24/2016 & rated 85 points: Not sure what happened here. I love red cortons and prieur and 2002 red burg. This was just flat boring muted. Not flawed just a nondescript tired red wine. Cloudy and plummy. Not much fruit left, nor acid, nor tannin. Just not much of anything considering my expectations. (2074 views)
 Tasted by Blackwa on 12/18/2016 & rated 93 points: Slightly cloudy Color and nice orange hues with some brick coloring. Lots of wild strawberry and flowers initially followed by lots of tart cherry. Two days later it showed a very nice rocky minerality and more cherry and red fruits. Really very nice. (1666 views)
 Tasted by tcosgriff on 10/23/2016 & rated 84 points: Nothing more to add about my 2002 Prieur wines, either the Corton-Bressandes or the Clos Vougeot wines. This bottle was the same as its cellar mate and I can say ditto to the cellar note. Am I disappointed? Yes I am. Am I wiser. Yes I am. (1830 views)
 Tasted by tcosgriff on 6/26/2016 & rated 84 points: Purple color with a definite orange tinge. Bouquet and flavor dominated by cherries, with some beef bouillon and barbecue notes in the finish. Fairly good balance, but with limited nuance and moderate length. A score of 84 seems to be my Burgundy pinnacle, and I have drunk all the great names. I have to say again that the emperor has no clothes, or at least, no wines. Try California and Oregon Pinot Noir and you will save yourself money and heartbreak. (1287 views)
 Tasted by Aravind Asok on 11/26/2015: Left open in bottle for about 1.5 hrs before drinking (no decant). Pretty good at first, showing some toast, menthol and earth on the nose. On the palate, medium bodied with good acidity, and a surprisingly grainy tannic finish. This was good, but seems to have thrown off much of its fruit and still shows a fair amount of wood. The tannin might soften, but I'm not sure there is enough fruit to hold things together. (943 views)
 Tasted by Aravind Asok on 12/20/2013: Wow. This wine was a little tight to begin, but it opened up beautifully after a couple of hours. Initially, we got charcoal and menthol on the nose, but it became more herbaceous with time. After it had been open for a while, there were a lot of peppery notes as well. Medium bodied with a very smooth mouthfeel and a beautiful ruby red, this wine had some very nice tannic structure on the end. (1588 views)
 Tasted by Serge Birbrair on 6/27/2007 & rated 94 points: Lots of pedegree in this young one. Perfect balance will be achieved after oak fully integrates. Definate buy. (2991 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2005, IWC Issue #119
(Domaine Jacques Prieur Corton Bressandes) Subscribe to see review text.
By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 2nd Quarter, 2004, Issue #14
(Domaine Jacques Prieur Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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Pinot Noir

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.


Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.

Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.

The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.

Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.

In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.

With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.

Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Burgundy

Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)

Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.

Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker

# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson

# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates

# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson

# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson

# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio

Côte de Beaune


Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)


Vineyard maps on weinlagen.info

Corton Grand Cru

1er Cru

 
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