Meursault Les Narvaux Élevage Prolongé AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Meursault Les Narvaux Élevage Prolongé AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum by Rémi Jobard

Character

Rémi Jobard, who leads the family winery in its fourth generation, stands for precise, mineral Meursaults without superfluous oak. The term „Élevage Prolongé“ – extended ageing – hints at his philosophy: patience and time rather than forced extraction. The magnum bottle underscores the ageing potential of this classic Meursault, which benefits from slower development and greater freshness. Les Narvaux lies at the southern edge of the appellation, where the soils become somewhat more clayey and produce wines with notable structure.

Terroir & Origin

Meursault embodies the art of Burgundian Chardonnay in its most accessible, yet simultaneously most refined form. Les Narvaux benefits from calcareous soils with clay content, which lend the wine substance and tension. The vintage 2022 in Burgundy produced concentrated yet fresh wines with good acidity structure following a warm summer – a vintage that unites elegance and power. Jobard’s parcels in this vineyard site are managed with respect for the terroir, without biodynamic certification but with a clear commitment to natural winemaking.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay shows its nutty, creamy side in Meursault without losing mineral precision. Jobard’s style favours moderate oak – some new wood, the rest in older fûts – and deliberately extended lees ageing. The „Élevage Prolongé“ typically means 18 to 24 months on fine lees, which builds texture and complexity without sacrificing freshness. The moderate alcohol level of 13.0% vol. speaks to balance and classical proportions. In magnum, this wine ages more slowly and harmoniously.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A Meursault of this style calls for substantial yet uncluttered cuisine: lobster with butter sauce, pan-seared scallops, Poularde de Bresse à la crème or Comté of medium maturity. Turbot or roasted veal kidneys also harmonise beautifully. The creamy texture and mineral freshness make it the ideal companion to classic French regional cuisine.