Clos de la Féguine

Clos de la Féguine sits at the upper reaches of the Beaune slope, positioned west of the better-known Grèves climat and directly beneath the forested hillside known as the Montagne de Beaune. At this elevated position, the vineyard benefits from a south-facing aspect that helps compensate for the cooler temperatures found higher on the slope. The parcel covers just 0.27 hectares, making it one of the smallest classified sites in the entire Beaune appellation.

• Upper slope position, west of Grèves Premier Cru
• Borders the wooded Montagne de Beaune to the west
• South-facing aspect aids ripening in the cool continental climate
• Among the smallest Premier Cru parcels in Beaune by surface area

The soils at Clos de la Féguine are characteristically Côte de Beaune in style: thin, light brown, and composed of loamy clay over a limestone base. This shallow profile drains well and stresses the vine appropriately, concentrating flavors without excess vigor. Beaune sits within a cool continental climate, with warm summers that enable phenolic ripeness and cold winters that stress the vine into dormancy. The upper slope position means temperatures are slightly cooler than mid-slope sites, adding freshness to the resulting wines.

• Thin, light brown loamy clay-limestone soils typical of the upper Côte de Beaune
• Good natural drainage from shallow soil depth over limestone bedrock
• Cool continental climate with warm summers and cold winters
• Elevation adds natural acidity and aromatic lift to both red and white wines

Clos de la Féguine has been a monopole of Domaine Jacques Prieur since at least 1956, the year associated with the modern estate's founding. A monopole in Burgundy means a single producer owns the entire climat, an arrangement that is relatively uncommon outside of famous examples like Romanée-Conti or Clos des Lambrays. For Jacques Prieur, this tiny parcel represents an exclusive expression of upper Beaune terroir, with complete control over viticulture and vinification. The clos designation implies a historically enclosed vineyard, reinforcing its identity as a distinct, bounded site.

• Monopole status confirmed since at least 1956 under Domaine Jacques Prieur
• Monopoles in Burgundy allow a single producer full control over the entire climat
• The 'Clos' designation indicates a historically enclosed vineyard boundary
• Domaine Jacques Prieur is one of Beaune's most historically significant domaines

Clos de la Féguine produces both red and white wine, an uncommon but not unique situation among Beaune Premier Crus. The Pinot Noir yields a medium-bodied red with elegant tannins, shaped by the thin soils and upper slope position into a style that favors finesse over power. The Chardonnay, planted within the same climat, delivers a white wine with a mineral-driven finish, a reflection of the limestone subsoil and cool growing conditions. Both wines carry the Beaune Premier Cru designation and are bottled under the Clos de la Féguine Monopole label by Jacques Prieur.