Prior to our visit to the domaine in early November, I hadn’t experienced Joblot’s wines in at least a decade, so I was eager to check the current renditions against my memory of the classic vintages from the 2000s and 2010s. The 2023s met my expectations and then some. Like all the 1er cru 2023s, the Cellier aux Moines starts off shy but not without its austere charm, with latent aromatic depth giving a clear indication of its pedigree. Deeper red fruit than the Servoisine on the nose, it’s nonetheless also more closed, but give it an aggressive swirl and the south-facing vineyard site shines through beautifully. The depth carries through to the palate, with pure but closed fruit showing darker inflections (black cherry and red plum), very fine balance, and a firm mineral core to support cellaring. Like the Servoisine, this will be a fascinating expression in the due course of time.
92 points, Andrew Kitz, B-21 Burgundy Buyer (Nov 2024)
Here too the nose is completely dominated by pungent oak and reduction. The delicious and vibrant medium weight flavors possess a beguilingly supple, even velvety texture that contrasts moderately with the dusty, firm, and youthfully austere bitter pit fruit-inflected finale. This is also lovely and understated. *Sweet Spot, Outstanding*
90-92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound (Oct 2024)