Chablis

Moreau-Naudet
Crisp, chalky and full of energy, this is Chardonnay as Chablis does it best. The domaine, now led by Virginie Moreau, farms its vines organically on the famous Kimmeridgian limestone, soils packed with tiny fossilised oysters that give the wine its signature saline bite. Grapes are picked ripe but fresh, fermented with native yeasts and aged mainly in tank with a touch of old oak, so nothing masks the purity. Expect lemon zest, white flowers, green apple and a long, mineral finish. Pour it with oysters, goat's cheese or grilled fish, and you'll see exactly why people fall for this place.
26.18 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

12 in stock

Wine name: Chablis

Vintage: 2023

Producer: Domaine Moreau-Naudet

Grape varieties: Chardonnay 100%

Region: Burgundy, Chablis vineyard (Yonne)

Appellation: Chablis AOC (village level)

Winemaking: Hand and machine harvest, gentle pneumatic pressing, static settling, indigenous yeast fermentation, ageing on fine lees for around 12 months in stainless steel vats with a share of old oak barrels, light filtration before bottling

Maceration: None, direct pressing of whole bunches; brief pre-fermentation contact with the lees only

Colour: Pale gold with greenish reflections, bright and clear

Bouquet: Citrus, white-fleshed pear, white flowers, a touch of hawthorn, flint and crushed stone, discreet lemony notes

Palate: Taut and precise attack, saline mid-palate, chalky texture, ripe but incisive acidity, fresh citrus and orchard fruit carried by a long mineral finish

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol

Soils: Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marls rich in fossilised oyster shells, with Portlandian limestone on the higher parcels

Farming: Organic and biodynamic-inspired practices, ploughed soils, no synthetic weedkillers, low yields, manual green work

Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years from the vintage

Food pairings: Oysters, shellfish platter, grilled sea bass, goat's cheese, sushi, poultry in cream sauce, snails in garlic butter

Serving temperature: 10 to 12 °C