2020 Antoine Jobard Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Sur le Sentier du Clou

After working alongside his father for several years, Antoine has been in charge of this prestigious property since 2007. Although Francois has been enjoying his retirement for several years, he can still be found almost daily in the vineyards and cellar to assist his son. With the arrival of Antoine, the style of the wines has changed slightly. A few minor changes during winemaking have made them more accessible and refined, without losing character. Antoine prefers to work with finer lies than his father. Furthermore, he bottles the wine in April/May of the second year following the harvest. These are just details, but the quality of the wines has increased further as a result.

For this Saint Aubin Bourgogne, the organically grown chardonnay grapes are pressed in whole bunches and fermentation starts in oak with the natural yeast. Then they get an aging on oak barrique 225-350L, partly new oak and partly 2nd & 3rd fill. The Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Sur le Sentier du Clou 2020 is a handsome wine with aromas of sweet citrus fruits, white flowers, freshly baked bread and a deft touch of reduction, followed by a medium-bodied, satiny and lively palate that is well-boned and mineral with an exact reflection of these stony areas in Saint-Aubin that characterize this wine.