Clos de Vougeot 2002 - domaine Jacques Prieur (CBO, magnum, 1.5 l)

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2002 — Domaine Jacques Prieur

This Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2002 from Domaine Jacques Prieur, offered here in magnum 1.5 L in original wooden case, expresses one of the most historic and emblematic terroirs of the Côte de Nuits. From the famous Cistercian clos, it offers a deep, structured and noble Pinot Noir, marked by the richness of the 2002 vintage: black cherry, Morello cherry, ripe raspberry, plum, deep red fruits, sweet spices, faded rose, forest floor, fine leather, noble earth, liquorice and a long mineral finish.

Domaine Jacques Prieur owns an impressive mosaic of great Burgundian terroirs, with an approach that seeks precision, intensity and respect for each climat. The Clos de Vougeot 2002 stands out for its Grand Cru structure, earthy depth and ageing potential. The magnum in original wooden case further reinforces the collector dimension, slow evolution and noble preservation of this rare bottle.

Terroir: Clos de Vougeot, the great historic clos of the Côte de Nuits

Clos de Vougeot is one of Burgundy’s most famous Grands Crus, entirely enclosed by walls and closely linked to the history of the Cistercian monks. Its large surface area explains a significant diversity of soils, exposures and nuances depending on the parcels. The finest wines from the clos combine the power of the Côte de Nuits with an earthy, spicy and structured dimension, and a remarkable capacity for ageing.

The clay-limestone soils of Clos de Vougeot bring density, frame and depth to Pinot Noir. Depending on parcel origin, the wine can be broader, firmer or more floral, yet it often retains a signature of noble earth, spices, ripe fruits and solid tannins. In Jacques Prieur’s 2002, the terroir expresses itself through fine substance, still-present structure and aromas evolving towards forest floor, fine leather, liquorice and melted spices.

Tasting notes

Appearance: deep ruby evolving towards garnet, with slightly brick-toned reflections depending on storage. In magnum, the colour may retain greater density, brightness and depth, while showing the first noble signs of maturity.

Nose: deep, ripe and gradually complex, with black cherry, Morello cherry, ripe raspberry, plum, deep red fruits, sweet spices, faded rose, liquorice and noble earth. With aeration, nuances of forest floor, fine leather, light truffle, black tea, cocoa, discreet cedar, sweet pepper, fallen leaves and limestone minerality may appear.

Palate: broad, structured and harmonious, with substance still dense and an evolution beginning to soften the tannins. Red and black fruit mingle with spice, earth, leather, liquorice and forest-floor notes. The finish is long, firm yet increasingly supple with age, carried by mineral freshness, fine spicy persistence and the depth typical of Clos de Vougeot.

Expression of the 2002 vintage

The 2002 vintage in Burgundy is known for its balance, fruit purity, healthy ripeness and ability to produce red wines of great longevity. In Clos de Vougeot, this year gives a wine that is both structured and harmonious, with fine concentration, preserved freshness and gradual evolution towards noble tertiary notes. The magnum format helps preserve greater energy and precision after more than twenty years of ageing.

Today, this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2002 in magnum is entering an interesting phase of maturity. A fine bottle can offer both the remaining fruit of the vintage and the complexity of age: forest floor, leather, truffle, noble earth, melted spices, black tea, cocoa and minerality. Careful opening is recommended, with measured aeration to preserve the balance and finesse of mature Pinot Noir.