Domaine Christian Moreau - Chablis Grand Cru - Valmur - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 white Chablis Grand Cru Valmur shows a more assertive consistency than usual due to its predominantly clay soils, across two parcels totaling one hectare of fifty-year-old vines. This high-class Chardonnay, with modest aging and virtually no new oak (less than 5%), thus reveals a pure fruit with a significant mineral character, coupled with great depth. A model Chablis to discover and enjoy in three to four years with cooked fish dishes.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. 1 ha, 70% facing south-east and 30% north-west, vines with an average age of 62 years. Pneumatic pressing, cold settling and fermentation at around 20°C. Native yeasts. Vinification and ageing 60% in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats and 40% in barrels (of which 5% are new and the remainder 2, 3 and 4 wines) for 9 months, then blending for 6 months in vats before bottling.

Certified organic wine. AB Ecocert certification since the 2013 vintage.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Scallops, lobster, fine fish, white meats in sauce, Comté cheese, goat's cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2038 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, Domaine Christian Moreau crafts the purest expressions of Chablis. This prestigious estate, particularly well-established in Grand Cru, is indeed on a fantastic rise. And for good reason: organic farming, precise aging, flawless consistency—its cuvées join the elite of Chablis!