Bourgogne Chardonnay Côte d'Or 2023 Domaine Rémi Jobard

Bourgogne Côte d'Or Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2023 from Domaine Rémi Jobard is an old vine Chardonnay with the depth of a great Burgundy: intense, very fresh and with real presence, in perfect balance between richness and restraint. Made from grapes grown in Meursault, it offers a quality comparable to that of a village appellation, at a fraction of the price. A creamy wine with hazelnut notes, more complex and more lively than a classic Bourgogne blanc, full of flavour and very much Côte d'Or.

Terroir and vineyards

The Chardonnay comes from six plots in Meursault, lying just below the village, on limestone soils, with vines more than forty years old. The estate is certified organic and has been free of fertiliser since 1994. Cordon training naturally limits yields, grass cover and ploughing encourage roots to grow deep, and the harvest is picked by hand. Pressing is very gentle and takes many hours. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place in barrels, about 15% of which are new oak. The wine is aged half in barriques and half in large, used foudres, then refined for six months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. The Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation has existed since 2017.

Tasting profile

The colour is a bright, pale yellow. The open, complex and creamy nose combines notes of Meyer lemon, crisp green apple, ripe pear, white flowers and honey, with toasted hazelnut, crushed stone, a hint of citrus zest and a subtle smoky touch. On the palate, the wine is remarkably intense and super fresh, with a spherical, chalky texture, vibrant acidity and crunchy minerality. The finish is long, savoury and full of presence.

The estate

Winegrowers for generations since the 16th century, the Jobard family farms nine hectares in Meursault, all certified organic, taken over by Rémi in 1992. Rémi Jobard seeks wines that are pure, clean and precise, without oak aromas, with striking clarity of terroir that comes from impeccable viticulture and a simple, non interventionist approach in the cellar.

Food and wine pairing

This Bourgogne blanc pairs well with oysters, shellfish, fish, roast Bresse chicken, game birds, charcuterie, pasta or a creamy cheese such as Brillat Savarin. Served at around 10 to 12 °C, it can be enjoyed now or kept for a few years.