Moreau-Naudet Chablis 2021

$105.00

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.

“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

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