2009 Meursault 'En la Barre' Domaine Antoine Jobard, En 6 bottles per case
We have known this estate for many years, so it is a huge pleasure to re-visit and re-taste with François Jobard's super-capable son, Antoine. The wines used to be pretty good here, and I note Simon Loftus’ enthusiasm for them back in the ‘90s. But I am happy to say, François’s winemaking philosophy has been passed on to his son, who has taken it all to another level, and is making even better wines than dad. Antoine makes a point of doing as little as possible in the cellar – and crucially he leaves his Chardonnays on their fine lees for 16 months, so when he comes to bottling, the wine has 'eaten up' the lees, and has taken on additional rich, creamy properties – and with the vitality, to age beautifully.
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