2020 Domaine Rémi Jobard Meursault Sous la Velle

Remi Jobard, son of Charles Jobard and nephew of François Jobard, was inspired by these legendary brothers and eventually took over the helm of this remarkable estate. And as is so often the case in Burgundy, a famous surname comes with an enviable range of vineyards. When tasting these wines, it is immediately clear how amazing his Burgundies are. Not surprising since all his Burgundy plots are directly adjacent to Villages Meursault or 1er Cru Meursault. The estate currently comprises 8 hectares of vineyards. No herbicides or perticides have been used since 1994, but Remi decided to take the quality level to an even higher level by switching to organic viticulture. Since 2011, all the vineyards have also been certified organic. He also applies the longest fermentation of anyone in Meursault, namely 2 months. He even moves the barrels outside where it is colder to ensure the fermentation lasts as long as possible. The result is refinement, elegance and enormous ageing potential.

The Domaine Rémi Jobard Meursault Sous Velle is a 100% chardonnay from an organically certified vineyard and is the most accessible (or rather approachable or first fully drinkable) from the Meursault series of Jobard. The grapes have fermented for no less than 2 months (the longest fermentation in Burgundy) and then mature in 70% used oak barrels and 30% new oak. The Jobard Sous Velle is a beautiful straw yellow with aromas of green and yellow fruit mixed with citrus. The Sous Velle Meursault is medium to full-bodied, elegant with a good concentration, good acidity and a chalky finish.