DAVID MOREAU Chablis Les Clos 2022
- SKU:
- 4430290
- UPC:
- 2310062271927
This outstanding Grand Cru reminds one of zesting lemons on to a brand-new oak chopping board through a grater that’s previously been used for nutmeg. A hugely complex Chablis that slowly unfurls with each new sip revealing nuances of chalk, snuffed beeswax candles, sea salt, roasted nuts and toasted seeds. For serving suggestions, think goats’ cheese, salads topped with toasted seeds and citrusy dressing, lemon sole and long, luxurious afternoons in the summer sun.
Les Clos is widely regarded as one of the finest of the Grands Crus in Chablis, its south-facing slopes capturing the maximum sun exposure, creating powerful and long-lived wines. Much of this Chardonnay is aged in stainless steel, with around 35% aged in oak. Of that only about 10% is in new barrels. With a few more years in the bottle, those oaky notes will meld wonderfully into the texture of the wine, so don’t rush it.
J. Moreau & Fils was set up in 1814. But the family business was sold on and then again once more. No Moreau has worked for the company since. So, when Christian Moreau regained the opportunity to promote the family’s wines again, this signalled the coming home of one of Chablis’ great names. Domaine Christian Moreau is now presided over by Christian’s son Fabien. This consistently excellent yet tiny operation boasts over 50% of its 11.5 hectares in Grand Cru sites and that’s why Wine Advocate singles this producer out as “one of the most reliable sources of Chablis in recent years.”
SKU No.: 4430290
Style No.: 4556
Region: Burgundy
Grapes: Chardonnay
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
This outstanding Grand Cru reminds one of zesting lemons on to a brand-new oak chopping board through a grater that’s previously been used for nutmeg. A hugely complex Chablis that slowly unfurls with each new sip revealing nuances of chalk, snuffed beeswax candles, sea salt, roasted nuts and toasted seeds. For serving suggestions, think goats’ cheese, salads topped with toasted seeds and citrusy dressing, lemon sole and long, luxurious afternoons in the summer sun.
Les Clos is widely regarded as one of the finest of the Grands Crus in Chablis, its south-facing slopes capturing the maximum sun exposure, creating powerful and long-lived wines. Much of this Chardonnay is aged in stainless steel, with around 35% aged in oak. Of that only about 10% is in new barrels. With a few more years in the bottle, those oaky notes will meld wonderfully into the texture of the wine, so don’t rush it.
J. Moreau & Fils was set up in 1814. But the family business was sold on and then again once more. No Moreau has worked for the company since. So, when Christian Moreau regained the opportunity to promote the family’s wines again, this signalled the coming home of one of Chablis’ great names. Domaine Christian Moreau is now presided over by Christian’s son Fabien. This consistently excellent yet tiny operation boasts over 50% of its 11.5 hectares in Grand Cru sites and that’s why Wine Advocate singles this producer out as “one of the most reliable sources of Chablis in recent years.”
SKU No.: 4430290
Style No.: 4556