Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon

Clean, well-rounded, classic Chablis from vines that average 56 years old. The wine is pure and vibrant in flavor showing off citrus and mineral which combine with just a touch of oak on the finish. Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils owns a total of just under 10 acres of the famous Vaillon vineyard. With a relatively steep grade the plot has terrific drainage of the Kimmeridgien clay soil and a south/southeast exposure that provides optimum sunlight throughout the growing season. About the Brand: The Moreau family has been rooted in Chablis since 1814. In 2002, Père et Fils (father and son) started Domaine Christian Moreau with their extensive holdings in some of Chablis’s best vineyards. The average age of the vines is over 45 years old, even more depth and concentration to their wines, with the oldest being over 85 years old. Fabien Moreau, the son, is the winemaker, continuously fine tuning to make the best Chablis possible. Critical Acclaim: 2018: 92 points Wine Enthusiast “A touch of reduction still plays about ripe pear notes on the nose of this wine. The palate adds hazelnut and a whiff of smoke, taming that ripeness and creating a rounded but fresh and balanced picture. It finishes with some yeasty savoriness and a hint of lemon zest. Beautiful.” Anne Krebiehl, Wine Enthusiast