2012-CHABLIS-Grand-Cru-Valmur-Domaine-Moreau-Naudet

CHABLIS

2012 Grand Cru Valmur Domaine Moreau-Naudet

Grapes Chardonnay
Colour White
Origin France, Burgundy
District Chablis
Classification Grand Cru
ABV 12.5%
Vineyard Valmur

Bolder, richer, flesh of ripe melon, peach and citrus. The palate has real power & density, all balanced ripe citrus, butter, mineral grip & stunning length with some aniseed and stones. Drinking range: 2017 - 2025 L&S (Jan 2015)


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Rating: 92 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com (Jan 2014)

(from a .60 ha parcel planted in 1978 and aged in 30% wood). An extremely fresh and ripe nose that is just ripe enough to evidence a hint of the exotic along with soft wood notes. There is a textured and almost soft mouth feel to the middle weight flavors that tighten up on the intense, minerally, powerful and solidly persistent finish. This is not exactly classic in character as it’s a bit too forward at present though my score and predicted drinking window offer the benefit of the doubt. 2017+ Rating: 90-92 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jan 2014)

Domaine Moreau-Naudet

A domaine of 25 hectares, of which 3 are in Petit Chablis, 11 or 12 in Chablis, 3 in Vaillons, 2 in Forets, 1.6 in Montmains, 0.86 in Montée de Tonnerre, and 0.58 in Valmur. (Yes, this does not make 25 - there are further parcels of young vines in the Courgis sector - Beauregards, Côte de Jouan and Goulotte, which are currently sold in bulk).

Virginie (Mimi) Moreau is proving more than equal to the task of taking over from her husband Stéphane. Stéphane, who was influenced by Vincent Dauvissat (who recommended him to us many years ago, and who remains an influence here) was vigneron whose star burned very brightly, and the domaine continues along the lines he set, working organically, hand-picking, aiming for optimum maturity while avoiding any botrytis influence.

The cellar-work is also masterful, using 30% barrel-élevage for all the Premier and the Grand Cru, but not in such a way that oakiness can readily be detected in the wines (all the barrels are steamed rather than charred and there is no new oak except for in the straight Chablis, and then only one barrel per 100hl in order to age it prior to using for the Premiers Crus).

Mimi's daughter Neil (Nelle) is a bright new addition to the team here and together there is a calm confidence in what they are doing, and the wines - full of racy character, textural depth and complexity, seem to be better with every vintage.

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