Jacques Prieur 2020 Musigny Grand Cru

The 2020 Jacques Prieur Musigny Grand Cru is an elegant and compelling interpretation of one of Burgundy’s most storied Grand Cru vineyards. Combining refined red fruit depth with classic Musigny perfume, mineral thread, and supple structure, this is a bottle that showcases both terroir purity and the success of Prieur’s modern Burgundian winemaking approach. It is youthful now, but poised for a long cellar life.

Origins & Craftsmanship

From the prestigious Musigny Grand Cru AOC in Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, this wine springs from one of the most revered Pinot Noir sites in Burgundy — celebrated for its polished texture, floral intensity, and longevity. Produced by Domaine Jacques Prieur, a historic estate with holdings across Burgundy’s great appellations, the 2020 vintage was vinified with meticulous care to express the vineyard’s limestone-inflected terroir. Fermentation and élevage adhered to tradition with ageing in French oak barrels, allowing nuanced integration of oak spice and mineral definition without overshadowing pure fruit character.

Critics Reviews

• Burghound: Burghound’s tasting coverage — as aggregated by professional commentary — placed the wine in the 93–95 point range, highlighting its restrained yet elegant aura, pure fruit core, and refined tannic structure indicative of high-quality Musigny with serious ageing potential. Vinous reviewer Neal Martin’s independent notes (via CellarTracker metadata) also affirm this evaluation, describing the wine as expressive with floral nuance and classic structural poise.

• Decanter: In Decanter, critics observe a ripe, high-toned pomegranate fruit profile complemented by spice, smoke, and subtle influence from the oak regime — noting a texture that is refined and harmonious, another hallmark of well-executed Grand Cru Pinot.

• Neal Martin (Vinous) — 95 points
  This score is drawn from Martin’s Vinous tasting notes on the 2020 Burgundy vintage, where he evaluated Jacques Prieur’s Musigny Grand Cru alongside other top Côte de Nuits wines. His commentary emphasized the wine’s finely tuned aromatic profile and supportive structure, characteristic of highly rated Grand Cru wines from this difficult but rewarding vintage.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
A refined bouquet of pomegranate and red berry fruit, interwoven with violet florals, subtle spice, and a hint of smoke and oak nuance — bright and lifted with classic Musigny perfume.

Palate:
Medium-bodied yet substantial, the palate delivers ripe red fruit and cherry flavors underscored by firm yet elegant tannins. Layers of licorice, mineral tension, and a touch of peppery spice add complexity while maintaining graceful balance.

Finish:
The finish is long and refined, with lingering floral echoes, earthy mineral notes, and a poised persistence that suggests years of development ahead for those who cellar it.

Quick Overview

Food Pairings

• Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction — mirrors fruit and spice layers.

• Herb-crusted lamb loin — complements structured tannins and savory nuance.

• Comté or aged Brie — cheese selections that balance richness and red fruit complexity.

Serve in a large Burgundy glass at 55–58 °F and consider decanting to allow aromatics and texture to open.