"early juncture" refers to the beginning or initial stage of something. It suggests that a particular point in time or situation is still in its early or early stages of development. Full definition
But the whole «it was kind of the only way they could score» against an uninspired defense bit ignores the fact that the offense drove right down the field on each of the first two possessions, an early juncture at which you'd assume both sides are giving their best efforts of the spring game (if we're in fact going to somehow presume to know the effort level of any unit on the field). (sbnation.com)
We're talking before that unexpected dearth of awardage, however, but she's willing to take it all in stride even at that early juncture. (incontention.com)
At this early juncture, «On the Basis of Sex» is a presumptive Academy Award player with a lot to like about it. (awardscircuit.com)