Bourgogne Côte d’Or Vieilles Vignes AOC 2023 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Bourgogne Côte d’Or Vieilles Vignes AOC 2023 1500ml Magnum by Rémi Jobard

Character

Rémi Jobard is among the quiet giants of the Côte de Beaune – a winemaker who prioritises precision over spectacle, and whose wines are consistently marked by inner tension and mineral depth. This Bourgogne Côte d’Or Vieilles Vignes in the generous magnum format is no entry-level wine in the banal sense, but rather a serious expression of Burgundian craftsmanship – accessible, yet with the potential to develop with age.

Terroir & Origin

The Bourgogne Côte d’Or appellation encompasses vineyard sites along the golden slope, that mythical limestone ridge between Dijon and Santenay, which has set the standard for white Burgundy for centuries. Old vines – Vieilles Vignes – contribute particularly to concentration and complexity here: their deeply rooted stocks draw from the characteristic limestone and clay subsoil of the Côte, lending the wine a seriousness that extends far beyond the appellation. The 2023 vintage brought warm, dry conditions to Burgundy – ripe fruit with well-preserved acidity, provided careful winemaking was applied.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay, as it finds perhaps its most convincing expression in Meursault and its surroundings. Jobard’s style is characterised by restraint in oak usage, natural fermentation, and an élevage that does not overpower the fruit but allows the terroir to speak. The magnum format slows down maturation and protects the wine from premature oxidation – a guarantee for long-term development and freshness. At 13.5% vol., the wine displays ripeness without heaviness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine that demands the table and good company. Excellent with grilled turbot, lobster with beurre blanc, or a classic Poulet de Bresse à la crème. Equally convincing with aged Comté or a Quiche Lorraine of artisanal quality. The magnum is recommended for the grand occasion.