Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons 2022

A terrific Vaillons that will certainly get better with another few years in the bottle.

Chardonnay

$106.00

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Citrus Fruit, Stone Fruit, Pepper / Spice, and Mineral, Toasted and Sweet Spice

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Burgundy (Chablis, Meursault, Pouilly-Fuisse & More), France

Grape Varietals:

Chardonnay

Winemaking:
Organic
Direct Press, Wild yeast, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 13-18 Months Oak Barrels and Stainless Steel Tanks

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Fish terrine, poke bowls

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Sashimi, Grilled prawns

Domaine Moreau Naudet

Started by Roger in 1950, who came from a family of vignerons, it was helmed by his son Stephane until he passed in 2016. The Domaine is currently run by his wife Virginie, and his assistant winemaker, Coco, to continue Stephane's vision

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Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons 2022

Grape Varietals & region: 100% Chardonnay from the Vaillons premier cru region of Chablis, France.

Coming from the left bank of Le Serein and on the middle of the slope, Vaillons is a particularly well-positioned Premier Cru that enjoys an excellent reputation thanks to the work of several key growers. The domaine works with vines planted in 1974 in the lieux-dits of Les Epinottes (a cooler part of the vineyard) and Roncières (which provides more opulence). Then, a parcel of 75-year-old vines in Sécher usually accounts for 30% of the blend and provides intense mineral cut and structure

Taste Profile: Beautifully floral aromatics lead into a palate of lime zest, gentle spice, white nectarines, and a long, juicy finish. It's a phenomenal expression of Chardonnay

Winemaking Process: Fermentation is always with indigenous yeast, followed by a long maceration on lees. The wine is then aged for an average of 18 months on lees in a combination of stainless steel and 600-liter French oak barrels of which only 20% is new.

Lush & Tropical Whites

Succulent stonefruit with a citrus backbone characterises these wines. Typically, they have notes of tropical fruit, and come from warmer climates. A touch of oak during the winemaking process also helps to give some softness to the wine.

Expect notes of peach, apricot, pineapples, melon & a buttery texture