Domaine Jacques Prieur

Echezeaux Grand Cru

Échezeaux Grand Cru, Flagey-Échézeaux, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2032-2048

Where it is, June 2026

Too Young: holding.

In May 2026 the 2022 Echezeaux from Jacques Prieur is approaching but not yet at its drinking window, which opens in 2027. The wine is young and the tannins retain a pleasing firmness. The blackberry and blacktea aromatics are vibrant but not yet showing the tertiary complexity that will define this wine through its peak years of 2032 through 2048. Those who open a bottle now should decant for a minimum of 90 minutes and should approach the experience with awareness that they are tasting a wine that is still assembling itself. Patient collectors will be rewarded with something extraordinary as the wine enters its full stride in the early 2030s.

Related vintages

The ‘22 Echezeaux Grand Cru.

A sinuous, perfumed Echezeaux Grand Cru from one of Burgundy's most historic estates, with blackberry, black tea and silky tannins pointing toward a long, rewarding aging arc through 2048.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · too young, 2026

Tasting note

The 2022 Domaine Jacques Prieur Echezeaux Grand Cru arrives as a wine of genuine Burgundian complexity, with the perfumed elegance that defines great Cote de Nuits Pinot Noir. The color is a translucent, jeweled ruby with hints of garnet at the rim. The nose is complex and multi-layered, building on a foundation of blackberries that is joined by bark and an earthy, autumnal dimension. Black tea and warm spice emerge as secondary aromas, providing the intellectual complexity that distinguishes Grand Cru Burgundy from lesser expressions. On the palate the wine is sinuous and fluid, with the silky, almost weightless texture that is the hallmark of Echezeaux. Fine tannins provide a precise framework without coarseness, and the long, involving finish carries the perfumed fruit notes well past the last sip. The classic Echezeaux elegance that critics have associated with this vineyard for generations is fully evident here: power and grace in balance, concentration without heaviness, structure without austerity. Jacques Prieur's parcel captures the vineyard's ability to produce Pinot Noir of genuine grandeur.

The 2022 vintage

The 2022 vintage in Burgundy was defined by extreme heat and drought, conditions that produced wines of exceptional concentration but also posed challenges for producers seeking to maintain the freshness and precision that great Burgundy requires. In the Cote de Nuits, older, deeply-rooted vines generally handled the stress better than younger plantings, and the resulting wines from the Grand Cru sites like Echezeaux show impressive depth. The vintage is regarded as producing wines with outstanding aging potential, though the best examples maintain the freshness that the vintage's heat might have threatened in less careful hands.

About Domaine Jacques Prieur

Domaine Jacques Prieur is one of the most storied estates in Burgundy, with holdings across some of the Cote d'Or's most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards. The domaine has been in the Prieur family since the early 20th century and today produces wines from a remarkable array of appellations including Chambertin, Musigny, Montrachet and Echezeaux. Winemaking emphasizes the individual character of each vineyard rather than a house style that overrides terroir differences.

From the cellar: pair with

Roasted squab with cherry and foie gras sauce

The perfumed complexity of Echezeaux Pinot Noir reaches its apex with game birds. Squab's gamey richness and the cherry reduction echo the wine's dark fruit and earthy complexity.

Duck breast with wild mushroom jus

The sinuous texture of the wine wraps around the richness of duck beautifully, and wild mushrooms amplify the earthy, autumnal dimension of the nose.

Aged Epoisses with crusty baguette

The classic Burgundy-Epoisses pairing works because the wine's silky tannins and bright acidity cut through the pungent richness of the washed-rind cheese.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 14-16C / 57-61F
Decanting: Decant for 60 to 90 minutes if opening before 2027. After 2027 a 45-minute decant in a wide Burgundy glass is sufficient. Never use a rapid-aerator device on a wine of this delicacy.
Cellar Storage: 12-13C / 54-55F

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Frequently Asked

What makes Echezeaux a Grand Cru?

Echezeaux is one of the largest Grand Cru appellations in Burgundy, located in Flagey-Echézeaux between Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée in the Cote de Nuits. The designation reflects the exceptional quality of the granite-clay soils and the exposition of the vineyard, which has been recognized as premier terroir for centuries.

When should I open the 2022 Jacques Prieur Echezeaux?

The drinking window opens in 2027 and peak expression is expected between 2032 and 2048. Opening before 2027 requires extended decanting and will not reveal the wine's full complexity.

How does the 2022 vintage affect this wine?

The extreme heat of 2022 produced concentrated, deeply colored wines across Burgundy. At the Grand Cru level in the Cote de Nuits, careful canopy management and old-vine depth allowed producers to maintain freshness alongside the concentration. The 2022 Echezeaux is expected to age exceptionally well.

How large is Jacques Prieur's holding in Echezeaux?

Domaine Jacques Prieur holds a respected parcel within the large Echezeaux Grand Cru vineyard. The exact size of the parcel is smaller than some negociant holdings but the estate farming approach ensures carefully managed fruit quality.