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Burgundy 2022 en Primeur now available!
Keeping it in the family and making wines of a lifetime... Few names are more respected amongst the cognoscenti of Burgundy than that of Patrick Javillier, whose estate in Meursault we have been visiting for close to twenty years. Given that Meursault is one of the world’s capitals of great, ageworthy white wines, this is some reputation indeed. You cannot fail to be charmed by Patrick. This is a winemaker who who clearly adores his craft, his village and always has a zest for life. Mild mannered and gentle, yet with his own distinct personality, the wines of Domaine Javillier are a reflection of the man. He has now handed the mantle to his daughter Marion, who continues this family’s journey of fine wine making and innovation along with her brother-in-law Pierre-Emmanuel Lamy.
Fourteen appellations are produced by the domain from 11 ha. of vineyards in 5 communes of the Côte d’Or department, ranging between Puligny-Montrachet and Pernand-Vergelesses Gorgeously well-sited parcels, patience and a meticulous eye for detail continue to make Domaine Javillier the pundits’ choice. While there is superb quality throughout the range, the two cuvées of Bourgogne particularly stand out. They are given the same treatment as Javillier’s village Meursaults, with extended élévage on the lees and ageing in top quality French oak – and really do give a flavour of Meursault’s intensity and power in an easilyaccessible package. The reds should not be overlooked either - the family has a gentle, elegant hand with Pinot too. They are delicious early drinking wines that again offer exceptional value.
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy: I tasted with Marion Javillier and her brother-in-law, Pierre-Emmanuel Lamy. They run the domaine together, Pierre-Emmanuel more in the vineyards and vinifying the white wines, Marion taking responsibility for the reds. Despite the previous year’s shortage, 2022 was still not quite a full crop, thanks to a bit of drought, and 161/49 rootstock issues. With the change of generation there have been no significant changes – some things in the vineyard with more widespread ploughing, a little lees stirring for the whites between the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations – so not for long in 2022. The reds are destemmed and raised with 30% new wood. The whites were picked from 27th August, the reds following on 7th and 8th September. Degrees are between 12 and 13% for both colours.
Allocations are small. All en primeur prices in bond
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88 poiunts, Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy: "The brightest colour of the three, more crimson than ruby. Good red fruit mostly raspberry up front, a surprisingly peppery finish, but the tannins avoid rusticity." Tasted: 12/1/2021
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 88 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy: Darkish sombre crimson. The nose has a gentler red fruit, there is a significant ball of soft red fruit in the mouth, strawberries and a few raspberries, some oak at the back, acidity not especially present, tannins properly ripened.
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 88 - 89 points Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy: Currently in tank, on its finings. Pale colour. A light fresh bouquet with attractive fruit. Some plums, some fresh apple, a steady build up in flesh towards the back of the palate, a good balancing acidity, and fine persistence. Really very good indeed.
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90 - 92 points, Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy: Currently in tank, on its finings. Pure lemon and lime colour. Lean white fruit up front, with good tension behind. Entirely white, no yellow plums, racy limestone feel with good length. Tense and long. Tasted: 12/1/2021
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 89 points Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy: Bottled late November. Pretty lemon with a lime tint, this is a little stricter at first on the nose, after bottling, but with a wonderful wealth of apple and fresh pear fruit behind, and very good length. Extremely successful. Fine long aftertaste.
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 92 points Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy: Bottled end November. Mid yellow in colour, but fresh. There is an impressive weight of fruit for this hillside vineyard. Significant volume of fresh fruit, tinged with its usual lime blossom character, and good crisp finish with just the right acidity.
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