Prieur-Brunet - Santenay Maladiere - Premier Cru - 2020

Domaine Prieur-Brunet is a historic Santenay estate now part of Maison Louis Jadot's family of domaines, and this bottling comes from Maladiere, one of the village's top premier crus. It's 100% Pinot Noir, soft and elegant rather than muscular, the kind of Burgundy that rewards patience but also drinks beautifully young. A good pick for anyone who wants real Cote de Beaune pedigree without paying Volnay or Pommard prices. Ripe cherry and strawberry with plum, rosebud, black tea and baking spice, plus wet leaves and crushed stone toward the finish. Silky tannins, fresh acidity, cherry and cranberry carrying through a long, savory close.