Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard 1er Cru Saint Aubin Blanc 2022

Winemaking

Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard represents a commitment to expressing the precise mineral character of Saint-Aubin's terroir through restrained, classical Burgundian winemaking. The domaine prioritizes balance and elegance over extraction, allowing the vineyard's limestone-rich soils to speak clearly in the finished wine.

Tasting Notes

This is a beautifully articulate white Burgundy that opens with bright citrus and green apple aromatics, touched by a subtle minerality that hints at what's to come. On the palate, the wine displays the linear refinement Burgundy does best—crisp acidity frames flavors of lemon zest and white stone fruits, with a whisper of hazelnut adding gentle complexity without overshadowing the wine's crystalline core. The finish is clean and impressively persistent, with a mineral tension that lingers and invites another sip.

Producer

A small family domaine working the exceptional terroir of Saint-Aubin, one of Burgundy's most underrated and mineral-driven appellations. The estate focuses on meticulous vineyard work and minimal intervention in the cellar, allowing the 1er Cru classification—the finest designation below Grand Cru—to shine through the wine's inherent complexity and tension.

Terroir

Saint-Aubin sits in the southern Côte de Beaune, just inland from Puligny-Montrachet, with a notably steeper and more exposed terrain that brings additional rigor to the wines. The soils are predominantly limestone and marl, with excellent drainage that encourages the vines to work harder and produce intensely mineral fruit. The cooler microclimate here produces Chardonnay with distinctive acidity and stoniness—wines built for aging rather than immediate softness.

Food Pairings

Try this with roasted halibut or sea bass with brown butter and capers—the wine's acidity and minerality cut beautifully through the richness of the fish and sauce. A composed plate of seared scallops with a touch of hazelnut brown butter mirrors the wine's own subtle nut notes. For something more relaxed, it's equally at home with a simple croque-monsieur or fresh oysters on the half shell.