Domaine Christian Moreau - Chablis 1er cru - Vaillon - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

Sourced from old vines, some over 60 years old, the 2021 white Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon presents a very digestible profile, with notes of white fruits and an extremely discreet aging process. Energetic and tense, it offers beautiful persistence, but also a very pleasant fruitiness, with perfect maturity. A very fine wine with an impressive potential of 15 years and beyond.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. 5 parcels totaling 3.8 ha, with vines ranging in age from 38 to 74 years, south, southeast exposure. Pneumatic pressing, cold settling and fermentation at around 20°C. Native yeasts. Vinification and ageing 55% in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats and 45% in barrels (of which 5% are new and the rest 2, 3 and 4 wines) for 8 months, then blending for 2 to 4 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:

Seafood, white fish, white meats, rabbit terrine, roast free-range poultry.

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!