2021 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. Tasting these wines immediately reveals just how astonishing his Burgundies are. This is not surprising, since all his Burgundy plots border directly on Villages Meursault or 1er Cru Meursault. Currently, the estate comprises 8 hectares of vineyards. No herbicides or perticides have been used since 1994, but Remi decided to elevate the quality even further by switching to organic viticulture. Since 2011, all the vineyards have been certified organic. He also employs the longest fermentation of any winery in Meursault, two months. He even moves the barrels outside to a cooler environment to maximize fermentation. 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) of the Jobard Meursault series. The grapes are fermented for a full two months (the longest fermentation in Burgundy) and then mature in 70% used oak barrels and 30% new oak. The Jobard Sous Velle has a beautiful straw yellow color with aromas of green and yellow fruit intermingled with citrus. The Sous Velle Meursault is medium to full-bodied, elegant with good concentration, good acidity, and a chalky finish.