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#WinegrowerPortrait : Nicolas PRINCE

Discover the men and women who work in the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion!

On January 31st, 2022, at the end of the Coupe des Crus de Saint-Emilion, 24 crus were named “Coups de Cœur 2022” by a jury of professionals! Château Clos des Prince, a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, was one of the winners. Nicolas PRINCE, 36, is the technical manager. Find out more about this winemaker and his wine!

What is your role on the estate?

As technical manager, I’m passionate about the ecosystem and the terroir, which I nurture attentively through the seasons.

Winemaking is my favorite area. I always invest myself with thoughtfulness and humility.

You are one of the 24 "Coups de Cœur 2022" of Saint-Emilion Wines. How do you feel about it?

"It's a great reward for me to see that all the hard work I've put in over the last few years has finally earned me a place in the Coups des Cœur 2022 selection."

Can you tell us about your property?

The estate, created in 2000, is located in Saint-Laurent des Combes. It’s a 4-hectare micro-vineyard planted on 7 small plots of land, which is what makes it so original. The typicality of the soils (deep sand, blue clay and iron clays) gives Château Clos des Prince its elegant, opulent character.

Bouteille du Château Clos des Prince 2016

Can you tell us about the winning vintage?

Well structured.

Ruby color.

Deep, full and fat on the palate, with notes of spices, candied cherries, blackberries and violets.

Château Clos des Prince reveals a beautiful, long-lasting aromatic intensity.

 

Can you suggest a food and wine pairing with the winning cru?

Château Clos des Prince is perfect with red meats, poultry or fine cheeses…

Final word

"There are some awards, including this one, that make you want to continue perfecting your skills relentlessly!"

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