Domaine Antoine Jobard Meursault 'Les Genevrières' Premier Cru 2018
4.5
HK$1,650
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Antoine Jobard Meursault ‘Les Genevrières’ Premier Cru 2018 hails from one of Meursault’s most refined premiers crus, yielding a Chardonnay that marries impressive depth with chiselled minerality. The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was warm and largely dry, considered generous in quality, with a sunny growing season that produced ripe, concentrated fruit while the best sites, such as Genevrières, retained balancing freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass this bone-dry, medium‑full bodied white layers lemon curd, ripe pear, yellow apple and white peach with acacia blossom and subtle almond and hazelnut. On the palate, creamy lees, brioche, fresh butter and toasted hazelnut are supported by medium‑high acidity and a faint flinty reduction, leading into honeyed notes, toasted nuts, dried citrus peel and gentle smokiness on a long, precise finish. Its intensity and structure make it a superb partner for dishes like seared scallops with beurre blanc, roast chicken with morel cream sauce or a simple plate of Comté or aged Gruyère, highlighting both its richness and its mineral drive. Overseen by Antoine Jobard, this historic Meursault domaine traces its roots back to the 19th century and is renowned among Burgundy insiders for producing long‑lived, deeply mineral white wines that faithfully express their origins.
Winery Background Antoine succeeded his father François in the early 2000s and has carefully refined the estate’s approach without losing its traditional soul, favouring low yields, relatively late harvesting and a minimalist, terroir‑driven philosophy in the cellar. Fermentations and élevage typically take place in oak barrels with a restrained proportion of new wood and extended time on the lees, yielding wines that can appear reserved in youth but gain remarkable complexity, texture and nuance with bottle age. The classic, understated labels mirror the domaine’s ethos: no frills, just a pure, focused expression of Meursault’s great premier cru sites such as Genevrières.