Varietal
Chardonnay.
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 : 2024
The 2024 vintage in Chablis was marked by exceptionally wet weather, with nearly 50% excess rainfall. Flooding began as early as March, followed by spring frosts and hail on May 1st (nearly 2,000 hectares affected), significantly impacting the vineyards. An unstable flowering period, coulure, millerandage, and strong mildew pressure limited yields. Harvest started in late September, revealing considerable variability between parcels, yet the first juices show fine tension, pronounced minerality, and fresh aromas of white fruit and citrus.
Awards
Burgundy Report - Bill Nanson - Mention - February 2026
The World of Fine Wine - 93/100 - January 2026
Tim Atkin - Burgundy 2024 Special Report - 90/100 - February 2026