Tasted April 2023. Le Prieuré seems to get better and better each vintage. Aromatic, floral nose, lots of mature bramble fruit but also some crunchier red fruit. Chalky texture, with ripe tannin, and a long mineral finish.
Full intensity, given a sculpted quality by the limestone soils. Majors on damson, plums, crab apple and loganberry, offering freshness and lift even with these high alcohols. 30% new oak, and in amphras. Harvest September 13 to September, Vincent Millet director across the group, overseeing Le Prieure and Vray Croix de Gay as well as Calon Ségur over in St Estèphe. Eric Boissenot consultant as of this year. 40hl/h yield, 3.75ph. 30% new oak, plus one wine barrels and amphoras.
Exhibiting high-toned aromas of dark berries, balsamic cherries and fruit compote, the 2022 Le Prieuré is medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a ripe, heady core of fruit, supple tannins and a saline finish. Calon Ségur's Vincent Millet has big plans for this estate, so it will be an address to follow closely.
The 2022 Le Prieuré is another magnificent wine from one of Saint-Émilion’s most under the radar properties. Dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, spice, menthol and lavender are all finely delineated. As always, Le Prieuré is a wine of cool sophistication and finesse. Clean mineral notes extend the finish effortlessly. Superb.
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Maturity Young 2027 - 2042
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