Meursault Sous la Velle AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Meursault Sous la Velle AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum by Rémi Jobard

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, pale golden yellow with greenish reflections – clear and brilliant, possessing that restrained elegance which characterises great Meursaults.

Nose

The nose presents itself with precision and complexity: ripe pear and white peach meet notes of hazelnut, beeswax and a whisper of fresh butter. Beneath runs a fine mineral undertone – almost like wet limestone – which unmistakably reveals its provenance. The moderate oak influence leaves merely a discreet, integrating frame, never dominating.

Palate

On the palate, the wine unfolds with impressive texture and depth. The acidity is present, yet flawlessly embedded – it lends the wine tension and direction without harshness. Juicy citrus fruit, almonds and a subtle creamy fullness alternate. The 2022 vintage brings maturity and volume, yet Jobard’s artisanal precision preserves the wine from any heaviness. Slender, mineral, concentrated.

Finish

Long, saline, with a lingering echo of white stone and roasted nuts. A finish that invites contemplation – and the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

Sous la Velle lies in the heart of Meursault on chalky subsoil, which imparts to the Chardonnay that characteristic minerality and cool precision. The vineyard site ranks among the reliably high-quality Premier Cru-adjacent sites of the village.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay, aged in wooden cask – deliberately with only one-fifth new oak. Rémi Jobard furthermore favours the 600-litre demi-muid from Stockinger, which preserves elegance and minerality in the wine. Unfiltered, unhurried: two winters in cask ensure natural stability and complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to lobster with beurre blanc, scallops on pea purée, grilled turbot or a classic Poulet de Bresse à la crème. The magnum bottle predestines this wine for the grand table.

Special Features

As a magnum (1500 ml), this Meursault matures more slowly and evenly – a promise of extraordinary development over the coming 8–12 years. Rémi Jobard, whose family has been rooted in Meursault since the 16th century, ranks among the quiet greats of the Côte de Beaune.