Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum by Rémi Jobard

Character

Rémi Jobard is among the quiet giants of the Côte de Beaune – a winemaker who places precision above pomp and whose wines always speak the language of their origin. This Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes in the generous magnum bottle unites the sensual fullness of the appellation with a refined, mineral-driven tension. The magnum format is far more than a mere vessel; it is a promise: it creates ideal ageing conditions and lends the wine additional depth and longevity.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Les Charmes lies in the heart of Meursault, beneath the great Premier Crus Perrières and Genevrières, and is considered one of the most approachable yet simultaneously complex sites in the commune. The calcareous Jurassic soils with their characteristic white marl impart an unmistakable minerality to the wine. The 2022 vintage was marked in Burgundy by exceptional warmth and early ripeness – a year that allowed winemakers with artisanal finesse to craft outstanding, dense yet fresh white wines.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay, as it finds its purest expression in Burgundy. Jobard’s signature is renowned for restrained use of new oak, which allows the wines to convey their terroir unfiltered. Ageing in barrique serves structure, not aromatics. The result is a wine of inner tension – creamy and complex, yet never heavy, with a freshness that defies the warm vintage.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine of this calibre deserves an equally worthy table. Classically and irresistibly paired with lobster with Sauce Américaine, pan-fried Dover sole with brown butter or a hen fricassée with morels. It also harmonises beautifully with aged Comté or a truffle risotto – dishes that mirror its depth without overwhelming its elegance.