Wine of Choice for April
Domaine Prieur-Brunet Santenay 1er Cru Maladiere 2017
My standout choice for April has to be the Domaine Prieur-Brunet Santenay 1er Cru Maladiere 2017. Reacently sampled at our local tasting, this Burgundy stood out Head & Shoulders from the rest.
Country France
Region Burgundy ,Côte de Beaune
Grape 100% Pinot Noir
Abv 13%
The 2017 vintage was very dry, but was relatively cool. Luckily, the frost damage was minimal and a combination of moderate day temperatures and cool evenings resulted in relatively good yield and wonderful flavour concentration.
Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, after which the wine is aged in casks for 12 months before bottling.
Rack of lamb with a herb crust, beef wellington, game dishes or mushroom quiche.
The Maladière climat is located mid-slope, between 300 and 320 metres altitude, with our 5ha of vines including some vines older than 50 years. The mix of browner, clay based soils on the western side and the higher limestone content in the east results in well-structured and appealing wines with complex aromas from long oak ageing.
