2021 Rémi Jobard Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Côte d’Or

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 Rémi Jobard Bourgogne AC Vieilles Vignes BIO is a 100% Chardonnay from an organically certified vineyard with old vines. The plots are all physically adjacent to the Meursault vineyards, so they are literally on the border. This beauty is certainly an alternative to the much more expensive Meursault Jobard. The Rémi Jobard Bourgogne is a sparkling golden yellow in the glass. The Bourgogne Côte d'Or Vieilles Vignes has beautiful aromas of green apples, pears, fresh pastry, and currants. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, elegantly satiny, and lively, with excellent balance and intensity. This is an unusually serious Burgundy that can certainly develop for another 10+ years.