Moreau-Naudet Chablis 2021
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- TASTING NOTE: “The 2021 Chablis Village is a success, exhibiting more classic aromas of citrus zest, white flowers and minerals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and textural palate girdled by racy structuring acids and concluding with a saline finish. With a balance that recalls the Chablis of yesteryear, it should age with grace.” 89+ Points - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
- ABOUT THE WINE: Moreau’s village Chablis is drawn chiefly from 20- to 30-year-old vineyards in Préhy and Courgis, both south of Chablis. Then, there are parcels in Chablis and Chichée (under the Premier Cru vines of Vaugiraut/Vosgros). All up, the domaine works with 30 parcels scattered across the appellation, representing various soil types and exposures. All the fruit from the younger vines is sold in bulk, lifting the overall standard further. The 2021 Chablis was picked over various dates, depending on the ripeness of the plot. The fruit was subject to a very gentle four-hour press, and the juice fermented with natural yeasts (still a rarity in Chablis). It was primarily matured in tank, with the wine spending 20 months on lees—considerably longer than most Chablis of this level. These methods—along with hand-harvesting, the quality of the terroir, the low yields and the ripeness—help explain the mouthcoating texture, salty depth and, in general, the quality on offer. This is an assemblage of two small tanks and two barriques.
- ABOUT THE PRODUCER: After the passing of Stéphane Moreau, the Domaine continues to thrive with Virginie Moreau leading the charge. Moreau-Naudet maintains small holdings among the most pedigreed crus of Chablis. In the vineyard, organic viticulture, hand harvesting, low yields and late picking are key while in the winery whole berry pressing, natural yeast fermentation, minimal use of sulfur, natural settling and long, slow élevage in large oak are all part of the Moreau-Naudet process. Moreau-Naudet’s wines are intense with mineral freshness interwoven through pulpy and sexy fruit. Their annual releases are fast becoming as anticipated as those from the big guns at Raveneau and Dauvissat.
- COUNTRY: France
- REGION: Burgundy
- SUB-REGION: Chablis
- VARIETAL: Chardonnay
- WINE STYLE: White Wine
- WINEMAKER: Virginie Moreau
- CLASSIFICATION: Natural / Lo-Fi, Minimal Sulphites, Organic
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 12%
- SIZE: 750ml
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