Paul Jouard Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 2022

From one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most traditional and quietly consistent winemakers, Paul Jouard, comes this exceptional 2022 Saint-Aubin Premier Cru—a white Burgundy that beautifully captures the energy, minerality, and understated elegance of this increasingly sought-after village. Known primarily for his work in Chassagne, Jouard’s foray into Saint-Aubin speaks to both his deep understanding of Côte de Beaune terroir and his ability to draw out finesse and structure from less-heralded parcels. Saint-Aubin, nestled just behind the hills of Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet, has gained recognition in recent years for producing whites of remarkable purity and tension—particularly from its Premier Cru vineyards. The 2022 vintage, marked by a warm growing season and cool harvest nights, produced wines with generous ripeness balanced by vivid acidity. This wine showcases those qualities with remarkable poise. In the glass, the wine shimmers a pale straw gold. The nose is immediately expr