Varietal
Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
Attractive pale gold colour with green highlights.
Elegant, floral nose reminiscent of ibiscus, with pleasant notes of apricot.
Rich and smooth on the palate, with aromas of creamy caramel and a magnificent mineral and saline finish.
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with fatty fish (salmon or bluefin tuna), sushi and sashimi. Will also be a great companion to poultry, asian or exotic food. Try it also with goat cheeses, as well as fresh and light refined cheese.
Serving suggestions
Serve at a temperature ideally between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).
Ageing potential
Ready to drink, it will keep for up to 3 or 4 years in good conditions.
Origin
Situated in the north of Burgundy, in the department of Yonne, the appellation covers some twenty communes bordering the pretty Serein valley. Its vineyards benefit from an exceptional and much-envied geological location.
The roots draw all their resources from the predominantly clay-limestone soil dating from the Jurassic period, more precisely the Kimmeridgian (150 million years ago). Today you can still find shells, remnants of a time when the sea completely covered this area.
This organic wine, full of finesse and elegance, is a tribute to Mademoiselle Victoire, the founder of J. MOREAU & Fils.
Vinification and maturing
This cuvée comes from organically-farmed vines in the commune of La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, whose soils provide an ideal water reserve for the vines, with a rich microbial life; the grapes ripen optimally here.
- Slow pressing with juice separation,
- Light settling,
- Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks,
- 20% of the cuvée is placed in barrels containing 3 to 4 wines and ageing on lees for 8 months.
Vintage : 2024
The year 2024 in Chablis was marked by exceptionally wet weather, with rainfall exceeding the average by around 50%. From March onwards, the region suffered flooding due to the Serein river bursting its banks and record rainfall, followed by spring frosts in an already waterlogged environment. Hail also affected the vineyards, particularly on 1 May: nearly 2,000 hectares were partially or totally impacted. Flowering took place in unstable conditions, leading to coulure and millerandage, while mildew, encouraged by the humidity, weighed on the potential yield. The harvest began at the end of September, with considerable variation between plots. Despite these challenges, the first juices reveal a beautiful Chablis character, with marked tension, assertive minerality and invigorating aromas of fresh white fruit and citrus.