Varietal
100% Chardonnay. Yield 50Hl/Ha.
Tasting notes
A lovely pale gold colour.
The nose is mineral and very expressive, with notes of lily of the valley, orange zest and brioche.
On the palate, the wine is round and still a little closed, with aromas of pink grapefruit and crème brulée. The finish is long, smooth and delicately mineral.
Food and wine pairing
Excellent with seafood or fish such as salmon and turbot. Also try with white meats in cream sauce.
Serving suggestions
Serve ideally at around 14°C. (57°F.).
Ageing potential
7 years and even 15 years in good storage conditions.
Origin
From among the seven prestigious climats located in the commune of Chablis, the 11.92 ha of Valmur stretch across a “valley” at the heart of the appellation, running alongside that of Vaudésir as well as Grenouilles and Les Clos.
Its location, offering subtle variations of exposition and altitude, enable more varied wines to be produced here than in the other vineyards. Moreau’s selection concerns 2 ha of the vineyard.
Chalky scree slopes overlying Kimmeridgian marl. The soil is heavy and is strewn with small fossilized oysters known as “Exogyra Virgula”.
The grapes come from a single plot of old vines, facing the setting sun and often the last to be harvested.
Vinification and maturing
- Long pneumatic pressing of the grapes followed by a static settling,
- Alcoholic fermentation starts in stainless steel vats. 3 days later, 30% of the juice are placed in fine-grained barrels aged 1 to 2 years,
- Malolactic fermentation,
- Bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) for the part in casks and ageing for 18 months on fine lees.
Vintage : 2023
The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time. The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness. The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing. In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.
Awards
Burgundy Report - Bill Nanson - Mention - March 2025
The World of Fine Wine - 93/100 - February 2025