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Moreau-Naudet

2017 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis Premier Cru, Forets

France Chardonnay Burgundy Chablis Forets 750ML

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Vinous

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2017 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis Premier Cru, Forets
Moreau-Naudet

2017 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis Premier Cru, Forets

France Chardonnay Burgundy Chablis Forets 750ML

Wine Advocate

93

Vinous

94
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It’s hard to find anyone making more consistent and accessible Chablis today than Virginie Moreau. After taking over for her late husband in 2016, Virginie has not only maintained an incredible level of quality but elevated the winery to cult status among smart collectors. Purchasing by the case is highly encouraged!

Moreau-Naudet

The Domaine came to be in 1950 after the marriage of the two families, both of whom had roots dating back to the 17th century in Chablis; Stéphane Moreau was born to craft the stuff. After deservedly capturing the eye and palate of so many with his delicious take on Chablis, Stéphane suddenly passed in 2016 at 47 years of age. Succeeded by his wife, Virginie and their assistant winemaker Coco, the estate was shepherded through the crisis and the quality maintained at an incredible level. 

During his life, Stéphane eliminated the use of pesticides and herbicides in the vineyards—which Virginie continues to this day—and the focus is on extended élevage on lees in a mix of vessels to maintain a balance of freshness and complexity. Along with extended élevage, the team at Moreau-Naudet puts an emphasis on achieving proper ripeness for their grapes, creating a style of Chablis that is Burgundian to the core and displays a unique density for the region.

Today, the domaine is about 20 hectares large and the stable is full, spanning the entire range from Petit-Chablis to Grand Cru. Virginie works land in the Premier Crus of Forets, Montee de Tonnerre, and Vaillons, with the lone Grand Cru site in Valmur. They also have a variety of parcels in the Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations. The Petit-Chablis and Chablis wines are raised entirely in stainless steel, while the Premier and Grand Crus see no more than 1/3 barrels.

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Moreau-Naudet

It’s hard to find anyone making more consistent and accessible Chablis today than Virginie Moreau. After taking over for her late husband in 2016, Virginie has not only maintained an incredible level of quality but elevated the winery to cult status among smart collectors. Purchasing by the case is highly encouraged!

The Domaine came to be in 1950 after the marriage of the two families, both of whom had roots dating back to the 17th century in Chablis; Stéphane Moreau was born to craft the stuff. After deservedly capturing the eye and palate of so many with his delicious take on Chablis, Stéphane suddenly passed in 2016 at 47 years of age. Succeeded by his wife, Virginie and their assistant winemaker Coco, the estate was shepherded through the crisis and the quality maintained at an incredible level. 

During his life, Stéphane eliminated the use of pesticides and herbicides in the vineyards—which Virginie continues to this day—and the focus is on extended élevage on lees in a mix of vessels to maintain a balance of freshness and complexity. Along with extended élevage, the team at Moreau-Naudet puts an emphasis on achieving proper ripeness for their grapes, creating a style of Chablis that is Burgundian to the core and displays a unique density for the region.

Today, the domaine is about 20 hectares large and the stable is full, spanning the entire range from Petit-Chablis to Grand Cru. Virginie works land in the Premier Crus of Forets, Montee de Tonnerre, and Vaillons, with the lone Grand Cru site in Valmur. They also have a variety of parcels in the Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations. The Petit-Chablis and Chablis wines are raised entirely in stainless steel, while the Premier and Grand Crus see no more than 1/3 barrels.

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

93

The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Forêts is showing superbly after another winter on the lees, unfurling in the glass with a bouquet of citrus fruit, white flowers and crisp yellow apples that are less forthcoming than that of the expressive Vaillons. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with excellent tension at the core and a compelling sense of completeness. This will warrant at least a few years' patience.

Vinous

Vinous

94

The 2017 Chablis Forets 1er Cru is a gorgeous, beguiling wine that captures all of the qualities that make the best 2017s so complete and alluring. In the glass, the Forets is powerful and deep, yet also retains terrific nuance. The interplay of richness and energy gives the Forets myriad dimensions of complexity that will start to emerge more fully with time in bottle. Readers can look forward to a Chablis with a very bright future.

What the Critics are Saying

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

93

The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Forêts is showing superbly after another winter on the lees, unfurling in the glass with a bouquet of citrus fruit, white flowers and crisp yellow apples that are less forthcoming than that of the expressive Vaillons. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with excellent tension at the core and a compelling sense of completeness. This will warrant at least a few years' patience.

Vinous

Vinous

94

The 2017 Chablis Forets 1er Cru is a gorgeous, beguiling wine that captures all of the qualities that make the best 2017s so complete and alluring. In the glass, the Forets is powerful and deep, yet also retains terrific nuance. The interplay of richness and energy gives the Forets myriad dimensions of complexity that will start to emerge more fully with time in bottle. Readers can look forward to a Chablis with a very bright future.