Domaine Vincent et François Jouard
Overview
A family domaine in Chassagne-Montrachet run by brothers Vincent and François Jouard. They farm 11 hectares; all of their villages holdings must be from vines at least 50 years old for a wine to be included in the blend (younger vine production is sold off). Their premier cru parcels include Morgeot les Fairendes, where their oldest vines average 85 years of age — among the oldest in Chassagne. Wines are raised in one-third new oak. Gilman (VFTC #114) calls their 2022 Morgeot les Fairendes Vieilles Vignes (94 pts) “a simply outstanding bottle of premier cru Chassagne.”
Appellations
- Chassagne-Montrachet (villages “Vieilles Vignes” — 50+ yr vines; premier crus incl. Morgeot “les Fairendes” VV, “Clos de la Truffière” VV)
Key Wines
- Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot les Fairendes” Vieilles Vignes — avg 85-year-old vines; sits high on slope above Boudriotte, just below Grands Ruchottes; 94 pts in 2022
- Chassagne-Montrachet “Clos de la Truffière” Vieilles Vignes — younger range (25–65 years); 92+ pts in 2022
- Chassagne-Montrachet “Vieilles Vignes” — villages; all vines 50+ years; 91 pts in 2022
Style Notes
Old vine focus with serious age selection requirements. One-third new oak for all wines. The Morgeot les Fairendes is the star — the high-elevation position and ancient vines produce Chassagne of unusual precision and depth. Wines are defined by chalky soil tones, fresh almond, and excellent balance, with good aging potential (15–25+ years for premier crus).
2022 Vintage Notes (VFTC #114)
Three wines tasted:
- 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet “Vieilles Vignes”: 91 pts (2025–2045+) — all vines 50+ years; 1/3 new oak; “already very tasty; clearly has more layers of complexity to unfold; first class Chassagne”
- 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot les Fairendes” VV: 94 pts (2028–2055) — avg 85-year-old vines; 1/3 new oak; “still fairly primary; deserves a few years in the cellar; simply outstanding premier cru Chassagne”
- 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet “Clos de la Truffière” VV: 92+ pts (2025–2050) — vines 25–65 years; 13% alcohol; “vivid, full-bodied, focused and complex; still a puppy”
My Tastings
(none yet)
Sources
sources/articles/VFTC/VFTC Nov-Dec 2024 #114.txt(pages 11–12)