Antoine Jobard Meursault 2022

Antoine Jobard has decided in recent vintages to rationalise his Meursault village into a single cuvée because “the wine is simply better that way”. This means that his parcel in En La Barre, located just behind the cellar (and abutting Lafon’s Clos de la Barre), and Les Tillets, both historically bottled separately, now make up around 50% of this cuvée. No wonder it’s so brilliant! The other climats are no slouches either, and include: Meix Tavaux, Les Corbins, Sous La Velle, Les Chaumes de Narvaux and Le Pré de Manche. Vine age across the parcels varies from 16 to 50 years old. More than ever, then, Jobard’s Meursault represents one of this village’s benchmark bottlings. The 2022 is deep and powerful yet equally rocky and mineral with a long, saline, powdery, smoky close. Superb. 

“Fine, faintly spiced – very attractive aromatic. I like the extra volume – not really padding – vs the Puligny. There’s a burst of finishing intensity here that holds in very classy style – always centre-stage. Love! Bravo!” Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report 

“The 2022 Meursault Village, a blend of Jobard's lieux-dits, which has been the case for three vintages now, has a classic nose of orchard fruit, walnut and a touch of crushed stone. The palate is very well-balanced with a lime and citrus peel opening, crisp acidity and a little fatness towards the finish. Very fine.” 90-92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous 

“Mid lemon and lime. The bouquet is not overtly weighty. The hillside vineyards and those below complement each other. There is certainly excellent energy beneath here, a fine thread to freshen the weight of white orchard fruit. Impeccable village Meursault.” 90-92 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy