Rémi Jobard is the “intelligent and dynamic son” of Charles Jobard, the brother of Francois, and this domaine, now being run by Rémi “is truly a family run operation, with Rémi’s mother doing all the bottling by hand”… that is indeed an ” up and coming estate”. With the scores in the low 90s from The Wine Advocate, and up to 94 points in The Wine Spectator, and rave reviews in the French press, the secret is now definitely out on Remi Jobard. And why not, when he makes such delicious expressions from such great Meursault parcels that too often these days are not always producing the exciting wines that can potentially be made? In fact, when one starts tasting through his offerings, it is amazing just how great his Bourgogne is – it tastes like a really excellent Meursault. Then he makes three sensational and unique Meursaults from three different lieu dits: the Sous la Velle is rich, plump, and long with lovely balance; the En Luraule (a parcel adjoining Premier Cru Goutte D’Or and resembles that Cru) – very rich and golden buttery (thus Goutte D’Or) – while the Chevalieres from 55+ year old vines is very structured, firm, and complex, benefiting from extra time in bottle.

The three Premier Crus are also exceptional for their expressiveness, but add to this their weight and character. The Poruzots is the most opulent and forward, with a real wallop of unctuous, juicy Meursault fruit. The parcel they own is situated at the top, adjoining Genevrieres. The Genevrieres parcel of Jobard is very old vines and here Jobard makes his most minerally, terroir-filled Meursault; but never at the expense of richness and depth. Finally, the Charmes, presents a culmination, it seems, a synthesis of all the strong points of all his other wines in a package of near pure perfection. To capture all of the texture and nuance Remi now also bottles all of his wines without filtration sixteen months after vintage. There is no telling how great his domaine can become. – Peter Weygandt

On the 2007 vintage. Rémi Jobard said that he began picking his pinot on September 2nd, noting that the crop was relatively clean except for a bit of botrytis in Santenots. As to the style of the wines, he compares his ’07s to his ’04s, observing that they have the same underlying tension and that they will probably evolve the same way. (BH)

On Jobard-Chabloz. Rémi Jobard (see Domaine Rémi Jobard above) started a small négoce in 2002 with one wine, expanded it in 2003 to 600 cases, grew it again in 2004 but cut back in 2005. In 2006 he expanded it considerably and then continued this scale in 2007. All of the wines are purchased in grapes or must and Jobard treats these exactly as he treats the domaine wines. In particular I call your attention to the villages level wines from Meursault as they offer excellent quality at an attractive price. (BH)

Come join us this Saturday, August 21st, from 12PM until 4PM to sample these exquisite white Burgundies and pick some up at exceptional prices. The Lineup:

Jobard-Chabloz Auxey Duresses 2007, List Price $39.99, Sale Price $26.99 – Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13% abv – Sustainable - A very fresh and mildly rustic nose of green fruit and earth tones leads to citrusy middle weight flavors that possess reasonably good detail and a pretty touch of minerality that adds to the appeal of the delicious, round and tension-filled finish. While not an elegant wine, it’s very Auxey in character. – Rated 87 Points, Burghound

Jobard-Chabloz Meursault Le Limozin 2007, List Price $49.99, Sale Price $36.99 – Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13.4% abv – Sustainable - A nose of classic Meursault aromas that include hazelnut and ripe orchard fruit aromas plus a hint of honeysuckle that moves into richer, fuller and more generous middle weight flavors blessed with a touch of minerality on the intense, driving and palate staining finish. Terrific quality at this level and highly recommended. – Rated 91 Points, Burghound

Domaine Remi Jobard Meursault En Luraule 2007, List Price $68.99, Sale Price $48.99 – Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13% abv – Sustainable - A slightly more elegant nose that is airy, layered and a bit more complex as well with good ripeness to the mostly orchard fruit aromas that slide gracefully into detailed, precise and impressively intense flavors that have enough dry extract to stain the palate on the persistent finish. Very solid quality for villages level juice and worth a look. – Rated 89 Points, Burghound

Jobard-Chabloz Meursault Clos du Cromin 2007, List price $46.99, Sale Price $33.99 – Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13% abv – Sustainable - This is ever-so-slightly riper with a delicate application of wood toast framing green fruit, white flower and a note of roasted nuts serving as an interesting introduction to the textured, round and relatively generous flavors that possess a citrusy and intense finish that is impressively long for a villages level wine. Recommended. – Rated 90 Points, Burghound

Domaine Remi Jobard Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots Dessus 2007, List Price $74.99, Sale Price $59.99 – Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13.4% abv – Sustainable - A slightly riper nose of green fruit and soil tones trimmed in a discreet touch of wood flows seamlessly into rich, full, powerful and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors that possess fine intensity and this is very Poruzots in character in that it offers excellent flavor authority if not necessarily great elegance, all wrapped in a sappy, indeed almost chewy finish of admirable length. This should age very well. – Rated 91 Points, Burghound

Jobard-Chabloz Puligny-Montrachet Les Nosroyes 2007, List price $54.99, Sale Price $41.00 – Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – 13% abv – Sustainable - From a little-known site below Puligny Perrieres, Jobard-Chabloz’s 2007 Puligny-Montrachet Les Nosroyes smells lusciously of peach, apricot, and fresh lime. Alkaline and chalky elements as well as a hint of cherry pit lend a certain attractive bit of austerity to balance the wine’s juicy primary fruit, and an animal fat-like sense of richness and mysterious meatiness add to an already fascinating and delicious finish. This strikes me as probably best enjoyed over the next 3-5 years. I tasted several of Remi Jobard’s 2007s from barrel very early on; then tasted through most of his range very recently in his absence, and without the benefit of his commentary on the finished wines. He began picking September 1, so that the issue of preserving vivacity that so concerned him in 2006 was certainly moot, but this collection displays a dominance of mineral characteristics that – taken along with its bright citricity and “cool” herbal notes – is bound to strike some tasters as too lean, and downright austere. For my taste, the fascination and grip on exhibit here is more than compensatory for any restraint in overt ripeness, and in any case, concerning the admirable concentration and craftsmanship exhibited here I believe there can be no question. - Rated 90 Points, The Wine Advocate

Sale prices last through Saturday, August 21, 2010.