2017 Domaine François et Antoine Jobard Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru
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The 2017 Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru is neutral on the nose, sultry but not sullen, maintaining delineation and focus, with crushed stone and light smoky aromas developing over time; it does become a little reduced. The palate is well balanced with a salty, basalt-tinged entry. There is plenty of energy and superb acidity, leading to a vibrant, spicy, persistent finish. This fans out gloriously. Outstanding. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune.
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Neal Martin
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Aromas of light reduction dissipate to reveal notes of crisp green orchard fruit, wheat toast, iodine and dried white flowers, introducing Jobard's 2017 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping wine that's concentrated and incisive, its deep and layered core girdled with racy acids. Long, penetrating and saline, this is a brilliant Genevrières that's more voluminous than the Poruzot and more elegant than the Charmes—and while it's hard to pick a favorite between the Jobard "big three," this gets my vote this year.
The 2017 Meursault Genevrières 1er Cru has a wonderful, minty, citrus-driven bouquet that springs from the glass, bounding with energy. The concentrated palate delivers a sublime thread of acidity and touches of walnut and spice, leading to a very persistent finish that fans out gloriously. Huge potential here. One of Antoine Jobard’s best wines.