Burgundy
Domaine Christian Moreau - Chablis Grand Cru - Les Clos - Blanc - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Chablis Grand Cru
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Wine:
From a 3-hectare plot on very rocky soils, the 2022 white Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos expresses remarkable consistency thanks to its dense white clay terroirs. This high-class Chardonnay, aged with minimal intervention and less than 5% new oak, delivers pure fruit with a strong mineral character, complemented by great depth and exquisite finesse. A quintessential Burgundy to discover and enjoy in three to four years, especially with cooked fish dishes.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Vinification and ageing of 50% of the harvest in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, followed by 9 months in barrels (2/3/4 wine barrels - less than 5% new barrels) for the other half.Blended for 6 months in vats before bottling. Natural tartaric stabilization after 18 months' ageing.
Certified organic wine.
Color:
Bright, light golden yellow.Nose:
Beautiful chalky notes, very typical of Chablis, underlined by shell-like aromas.Palate:
Elegant and mineral, this cuvée offers remarkable depth, with beautifully pure fruit, impeccably integrated aging, and exceptional refinement.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Scallops, lobster, delicate fish, white meats in sauce.Cellar aging:
From now until 2038, and even longer for enthusiasts.With 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Domaine Christian Moreau crafts some of the purest expressions of Chablis. This prestigious estate, with a strong presence in Grand Cru vineyards, is experiencing a remarkable rise. The reasons are clear: organic farming, meticulous aging, and unwavering consistency. Their cuvées are now counted among the elite of Chablis!