2016 Domaine Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Féguine

The 2016 Domaine Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Féguine is a refined, single-vineyard Pinot Noir from one of Beaune’s most characterful Premier Cru sites. Perched on a steep, sun-drenched slope above the town, this 1.59-hectare clos consistently yields wines of poise, fragrance and depth. In the challenging yet ultimately rewarding 2016 vintage, meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar has produced a wine that beautifully captures the elegance and tension of great Burgundy.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2016 Clos de la Féguine shows a luminous ruby hue with garnet reflections at the rim, hinting at both youth and growing complexity. The nose is precise and expressive, with layered aromas of wild red berries, Morello cherry and redcurrant framed by notes of rose petal, crushed stone, subtle spice and a touch of fine-grained oak. As it opens, nuances of forest floor, dried herbs and a faint hint of citrus zest add further dimension. On the palate, this is a finely etched, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with a vibrant core of red fruit and a distinctive mineral backbone from its limestone-rich soils. Silky tannins and fresh, well-integrated acidity give the wine both immediate charm and structural definition. Flavours of raspberry, cherry and pomegranate are laced with savory, almost saline notes, along with gentle hints of toast and sweet spice from barrel aging. The finish is long, pure and elegant, suggesting a drinking window that starts now with aeration and extends comfortably over the next 8–12 years, possibly longer in good cellars as the tertiary, earthy and truffley nuances evolve.

Production
Clos de la Féguine is a steep, south-facing Premier Cru parcel above Beaune, planted to 100% Pinot Noir on poor, light-brown, silty clay-limestone soils strewn with crushed limestone from a former stone quarry. The combination of strong sun exposure and perfectly draining, stony terrain naturally limits yields and concentrates flavor, while preserving freshness. In 2016, after an early budbreak, severe spring frost reduced crops but left the remaining grapes in excellent condition, helped by a warm, dry summer and an even ripening period leading up to a late September harvest. All grapes were carefully hand-picked into small crates, then sorted and fully destemmed. Fermentation took place in open-top oak vats with temperature control, with around 20 days of skin contact. Gentle pigeage was carried out twice daily during alcoholic fermentation to extract color, aroma and fine tannins. The wine underwent 100% malolactic fermentation, then aged for 16 months in oak barrels, with a significant proportion of new oak to support structure and complexity without overwhelming the purity of fruit and terroir.

Food & Serving
This Beaune 1er Cru is a natural partner for refined, delicately flavored dishes that echo its elegance and nuance. Try it with roast duck breast, herb-crusted lamb, veal tenderloin, or classic Burgundian fare such as coq au vin and pigeon with lentils. It also pairs beautifully with mushroom dishes, truffle-inflected cuisine, and aged but not overly powerful cheeses like Comté, Tomme or mild Brie de Meaux. Serve at 15–17°C (59–63°F) in medium-sized Burgundy stems to highlight its aromatic complexity. Young bottles benefit from 45–60 minutes in a decanter to allow the bouquet to unfurl; more mature bottles (8+ years) should be decanted gently just before serving to remove any sediment.

Producer
Domaine Jacques Prieur is one of Burgundy’s historic family estates, with a remarkable mosaic of top vineyard holdings that span both the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. Based in Meursault, the domaine has long been regarded as a benchmark for terroir-driven wines that faithfully express their climats, from village-level parcels to some of the region’s greatest Grand Crus. Over recent decades, significant investments in vineyard work—emphasizing low yields, meticulous canopy management and hand harvesting—along with a thoughtful, detail-driven approach in the cellar have elevated quality even further. Clos de la Féguine is among the domaine’s flagship Premier Crus in Beaune, and vintages like 2016 underscore Jacques Prieur’s reputation for crafting wines that combine classical Burgundian finesse with depth, precision and ageworthiness.

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