Vincent et Francois Jouard
Vincent et Francois Jouard works the limestone-rich soils of Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, where Chardonnay reaches its most mineral and structured expression. The winery's portfolio centers on old-vine parcels across the appellation's premier and grand cru sites. Les Fairendes Vieilles Vignes Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Morgeot' and Vieilles Vignes Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Chaumées' Clos de La Truffiére represent the precision of mid-slope terroir, while Vieilles Vignes Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru sits at the apex of the village's white Burgundy hierarchy. These Chardonnays have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. The house style emphasizes the tension between ripeness and acidity that defines the region's finest whites—wines built for the cellar and the table alike.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Decanter