2021 Domaine Rémi Jobard Monthélie 1er Cru "Les Vignes-Rondes", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

From the 1er Cru vineyard "Les Vignes-Rondes" in Monthélie, this wine represents the finesse and charm of the Côte de Beaune’s Pinot Noir. The 2021 vintage is known for its freshness and purity, which Jobard captures through organic vineyard practices and traditional winemaking techniques. Vinified with minimal intervention, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, a small percentage of which are new, adding gentle structure and complexity. This bottling reflects the expressive terroir of Monthélie, balancing aromatic intensity with Burgundian elegance.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Rémi Jobard is the dynamic son of Charles Jobard and nephew to Francois Jobard. Growing up and learning form these legendary brothers inspired Rémi to follow in his father’s footsteps and eventually take the helm at this remarkable domaine. As is normally the case in Burgundy, with a famous last name comes an enviable assortment of vineyards. When Rémi took full control in 1996, he found himself presiding over Meursault and Puligny based Bourgogne Blancs, 4 high altitude Meursault lieu dits, and 3 of the best situated parcels of 1er crus.

Since 1994, the domaine has not used any herbicides or pesticides. After Rémi took over, he decided to take the quality of farming to the next level, converting to organics and eventually getting certification in 2011. All of Rémi’s wines show a breathtaking clarity of terroir, which come from the impeccable farming and a simple hands-off approach in the cellar; all of the wines are aged in a mixture of barrique and large older foudre. When asked about his approach Rémi says, “We are very privileged to have great terroir in Meursault. Everything I do in the vineyard and in my cellar is to make sure that terroir is transparent and completely unobscured.” Tasting through the lineup is a true masterclass of Meursault – a sensual tour of rock and vine.