Burghound: 91-93 Points
? Outstanding Note: from a roughly .21 ha parcel of which 2022 is the first vintage; unfortunately 2022 will be the only vintage for several years as Jobard explained that the vines were in sufficiently poor shape that he chose to replant so he expects the next declared vintage to be the 2027; 3 barrels produced Producer note: Antoine Jobard noted that the 2022 "growing season was hot dry and largely clement and without undue disease pressure so compared to 2021 for example we had it relatively easy. We picked from the 25th to the 31st of August and brought in virtually spotless fruit that had good yields. Potential alcohols were strong without being high as everything came in between 13 and 13.5%. The acidities were at best average so I did no lees stirring as preserving the freshness and energy were clearly priorities for this style of vintage. As to the wines they're definitely rich but fresh and vibrant with surprisingly good terroir transparency. I would describe them as a mix of the 2017 and 2019 vintages with the verve of '17 but less alcohol than '19. It's the kind of vintage that should allow for early accessibility but have no trouble aging." In a change Jobard explained that he has chosen to begin using the Diam brand composite cork for all of his whites. As the ratings and commentaries confirm I was very impressed by the excellent results that Jobard achieved in 2022 and these are definitely wines to consider adding to your cellars. Lastly fans of the domaine aren't imagining things as there is indeed a new wine in the range in the form of the Goutte d'Or. In yet one more change several Meursault villages wines that were separately declared in previous years have now been combined - see below for more detail. (Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant www.kermitlynch.com CA USA; A&B Vintners www.abvintners.co.uk Berry Brothers & Rudd www.bbr.com Fields Morris & Verdin www.fmvwines.com Emile Wines Ltd. www.emilewines.couk The Wine Society www.thewinesociety.com all UK; Pearl of Burgundy www.pearlofburgundy.com Hong Kong and Macau; Domaine Wine Cellars www.domaine.com.tw Taiwan). Tasting note: Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable at present. Otherwise there is very good verve and freshness to the plush and generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the beautifully textured and sneaky long finish. This lovely effort will need to develop more depth to merit the upper end of my projected range but it's clearly promising.
Vinous: 90-92 Points
The maiden 2022 Meursault Goutte d'Or 1er Cru comes from a purchase of a 0.22-hectare parcel though Antoine Jobard pulled up the vines after picking as it was missing some vines and suffered some generation from the SO4 rootstock so it won't return for a few years. With mostly yellow fruit on the nose this opens nicely in the glass but doesn't fully let go. The palate is well-balanced with a touch of candied orange peel and honey slightly lower in acidity than the Poruzots but with lovely rondeur on the finish. Stately in style (Drink between 2024-2040)
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