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Moreau-Naudet

2023 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillons

France Chardonnay Burgundy Chablis Vaillons Premier Cru 750ML

Wine Advocate

92-94

Vinous

90
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2023 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillons
Moreau-Naudet

2023 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillons

France Chardonnay Burgundy Chablis Vaillons Premier Cru 750ML

Wine Advocate

92-94

Vinous

90
/
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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

92-94

Sourced from 60- to 77-year-old vines in four of this premier cru's climats, including Séchet, Moreau-Naudet’s 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is vinified 70% in tank, with the remainder in oak (old 228-liter barrels and a few 600-liter foudres). Opening from the glass with an expressive bouquet of tangerine zest, white flowers, pear and oyster shell, it’s followed by a medium to full-bodied palate with ample chalky extract and a saline finish. It’s broader than Beauregard but simultaneously racier than Montmains.

Vinous

Vinous

90

The 2023 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a backward nose that's old school in style with green apple, undergrowth and crushed stone aromas. There's something uncompromising here, which I like. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity, a pleasant edginess and a brisk, citrus peel-tinged finish that gently fans out. It's not bad, though this needs a little more nervosité. Tasted blind at the BIVB offices in Chablis.

What the Critics are Saying

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

92-94

Sourced from 60- to 77-year-old vines in four of this premier cru's climats, including Séchet, Moreau-Naudet’s 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is vinified 70% in tank, with the remainder in oak (old 228-liter barrels and a few 600-liter foudres). Opening from the glass with an expressive bouquet of tangerine zest, white flowers, pear and oyster shell, it’s followed by a medium to full-bodied palate with ample chalky extract and a saline finish. It’s broader than Beauregard but simultaneously racier than Montmains.

Vinous

Vinous

90

The 2023 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a backward nose that's old school in style with green apple, undergrowth and crushed stone aromas. There's something uncompromising here, which I like. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity, a pleasant edginess and a brisk, citrus peel-tinged finish that gently fans out. It's not bad, though this needs a little more nervosité. Tasted blind at the BIVB offices in Chablis.