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, son of the legendary François Jobard, continues the family legacy with impressive precision. His Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes embodies classic Burgundian elegance without compromise. The magnum bottle promises an even more harmonious development and longer ageing potential – the format in which great wines reveal their full personality. The 2022 vintage presents itself, despite climatic challenges, with clear structure and vibrant freshness.

Terroir & Origin

Les Charmes ranks among the most coveted Premier Cru vineyard sites of Meursault, situated on the mid-slope between Perrières and Genevrières. The calcareous soils with marl layers impart their characteristic minerality and depth to the wines. This vineyard site produces Chardonnays that are less opulent than other Meursaults, yet captivate with subtle elegance and finesse. Burgundy’s continental climate, with warm summers and cool nights, provides optimal ripening conditions whilst preserving the acidity structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Rémi Jobard works in the cellar with restrained intervention – an approach that gives terroir pride of place. The Chardonnay grapes are pressed gently, vinification takes place in traditional Burgundian barrels with moderate new oak content. Malolactic fermentation and ageing on fine lees develop complexity without masking the varietal precision and minerality. Jobard’s style is characterised by clarity and directness – wines that whisper rather than shout.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine of this calibre deserves thoughtful accompaniment: scallops with butter sauce, lobster or langoustines, pan-fried turbot, sweetbreads in cream sauce or mature Comté. This Meursault also reveals its full finesse with poultry in cream sauce or mushroom risotto. The serving temperature should be 12-14°C to bring out the aromatics optimally.