Varietal
Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
A pale gold colour with green tints.
The nose shows intense flavours of mandarin and white flowers.
And in the mouth, the aromas of white and yellow fruits, such as peach, are followed by a great mineral finale as a reminder of the terroir where this wine comes from.
Food and wine pairing
Serve as an aperitif, with oysters and fish tapas. Will also be a good companion to all fish, poultry and white meats, grilled or in creamy sauce.
Serving suggestions
Serve ideally at a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
Ageing potential
This wine can be enjoyed now or kept in the cellar for the next 3 years.
Origin
The Petit Chablis area of appellation covers 1,230 ha of which approximately 1,000 ha are currently under vine.
The vines grow on Portlandian limestone plateaus, with clay from the Tertiary Era.
The Chardonnay grapes used to make this cuvée come from 2 areas selected for their different and complementary characteristics: the "dessus des clos" plateau, which gives the grapes a very high degree of ripeness and a lovely richness on the palate, and the Beine village plateaux, which provide freshness and subtle aromas of citrus fruit and white flowers.
J. Moreau & Fils «Les Petits Dieux» is named after the small Celtic statuettes still dotted around some of the Chablis vineyards.
Vinification and maturing
Musts and grapes were brought in the winery for a long pressing. Once the juice was settled, the fermentation started with the addition of selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures (20°C.) to preserve as much fruit as possible. In order to get a wine more supple, we let the malolactic fermentation begin 10 days after the alcoholic fermentation; it ended by the end of November. The wine was then aged on partial lees for 4 to 5 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.
Awards
Burgundy Report - Bill Nanson - Mention - February 2026
Tim Atkin - Burgundy 2024 Special Report - Mention - January 2026