Burghound: 92-95 Points
Sweet spot Outstanding Note: from a small .17 ha parcel situated directly below Perrières that was planted in 1963 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: An airy cool and elegant nose freely offers up its aromas of acacia blossom carnation spice and plenty of citrus nuances. The gorgeously textured refined and punchy medium weight flavors also exude a subtle minerality on the sappy impeccably well-balanced and moderately austere finale. This is excellent and a wine that should amply repay a decade of keeping yet one that could reasonably be approached after only 5-ish or so. Lovely.
Vinous: 91-93 Points
The 2022 Meursault Charmes 1er Cru was the most bashful out of barrel and never quite engages like some of Jobard's other cuvées. Maybe just an off-day? Root day? The palate is very pure on the entry and what lifts this Charmes is the pinpoint acidity that imparts tension towards the lemong
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