2023 Domaine Remi Jobard Bourgogne Blanc 750ML

2023 Domaine Remi Jobard Bourgogne Blanc 750ML

2023 Domaine Remi Jobard Bourgogne Blanc 750ML Bright lemon yellow in color. Reveals a harmonious bouquet of orchard fruits with floral, enhanced by a touch of grilled almonds. Great minerality on a wave of citrus fruits in the mouth, lengthening all in a lemony final. It will perfectly accompany fish or seafood with a lemon sauce.
Made from 5 parcels in Meursault from 40+ years old vines, making this a much more affordable declassified Meursault. Oaked with 50% barrique (12% new) and 50% large old foudre, providing richness and texture, but the minerality can only be Burgundy. Aromas of peaches, pears, lime, gunflint, and wet limestone.  Rich and lively with incredible depth and concentration. You would never guess this is simple Bourgogne Blanc, and you would be right, even though it says it on the label.

Domaine Remi Jobard is one of the finest Producers of Meursault in Burgundy  This wine is sourced from 6 of their parcels in Meursault, with an average vine age of 40+ years. This is all Jobard Meursault grapes and priced at $56.99 per. The wine is an absolute steal for white Burgundy. Domaine Remi Jobard produces seven Meursault cuvees, three of which are 1er Cru. Whatever doesn’t go into those cuvees is declassified into this stunning Bourgogne Blanc.  This means you are getting flagship Meursault fruit ($150 – $200 per bottle) at a fraction of the price.

And, most of the Chardonnay in this Bourgogne Blanc borders the prized 1er Cru “Charmes” vineyard, literally a stone’s throw away. Jobard’s Bourgogne Blanc is one of Burgundy’s hidden treasures.  If you were to blind-taste this Chardonnay, you would be captivated by its classic Meursault profile of pear, lemon zest, green apple, white peach, orange oil, and white flower.  A hint of roasted nut and chalk provide a bit of weight and texture.  The wine is absolutely delicious!

It is rare to find am old vine Bourgogne Blanc.  Jobard’s Bourgogne Blanc is sourced from 40+ years old Meursault (Chardonnay in the village of Meursault). This is an important distinction from many other Bourgogne Blancs produced.  Most Bourgogne Blancs use juvenile and newly planted vines planted in a prestigious village (ie, Meursault, Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet).   To avoid the degradation of a flagship, prestigious wine (Puligny, Chassagne, etc), the juvenile grapes are declassified to Bourgogne Blanc.  Producers do this to generate revenue while these vines establish themselves. Locals tend to snatch up all that is available of Remi Jobard’s Bourgogne Blanc, with very little making its way out of France.  And by the way, this beautiful Chardonnay also happens to be certified organic.   Given its terroir, quality and structure, you can enjoy this Meursault now and over the next decade.