1997 Francois Jobard Meursault Les Poruzots

Domaine Francois Jobard is the former name of what became Domaine Francoise et Antoine Jobard, and since 2008 simply Domaine Antoine Jobard. The 15-acre estate has vineyard parcels in Meursault, Meursault-Blagny and Puligny-Montrachet. Founded in the 19th century, this family-run domaine has changed its name slightly from generation to generation to reflect the passage of daily operations from father to son. All the parcels are either Premier Cru or villages. Clive Coates notes that Domaine Antoine Jobard “is one of the great Meursault estates.”

Les Poruzots is a 29-acre Premier Cru vineyard in Meursault, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. Located to the north of Les Genevrieres, Les Poruzots wines are noted for their well-rounded, fruit forward characters. Admired producers of Les Poruzots include Bouchard Pere et Fils, Louis Jadot, Jean-Paul Gauffroy, Francois Jobard and Olivier Leflaive Freres.

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.