2023 Domaine Rémi Jobard, Meursault "En Luraule", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Aromas of lemon zest, pear, white flowers, acacia honey, with notes of white pepper and sweet spices. Fresh, complex, with bright acidity, notes of white peach, quince, and a long, iodized finish. Minerality is very present, chalky, with a distinctive tension. This wine is both organic and biodynamic. Fermentation and aging occured in demi-muids (350-500L) to limit the taste of new wood (around 20-25% new barrels). Raised for two winters without filtration.

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.