Moreau Naudet 'Montee De Tonnerre' Chablis 1er Cru 2024

TASTING NOTE: “Delightful, with a creamy, rich texture and notes of ripe apricot and quince, edged with flinty mineral notes; the grapes are from a plot right next to Raveneau. If this lacks some of the power of traditional Montée de Tonnerre, it is guaranteed to please those looking for a wine more focused on elegance than power. This will open up in three to five years and improve for at least a decade after that.” 94 Points - Charles Curtis MW, Decanter ABOUT THE WINE: One of Chablis’ greatest Premier Cru terroirs, Montée de Tonnerre has a sandy, rocky topsoil rich in Kimmeridgian limestone. Moreau’s one-hectare parcel sits within the lieu-dit of Chapelot, which is separated from the Grand Cru Les Blanchots by a narrow ravine. The vines cover two contiguous plots, one 50 years old and a second, recently replanted parcel. This is a concentrated, layered, rocky wine—incredibly seductive yet also so earthy and mineral. Stunning as always. Bibendum ABOUT THE PRODUCER: After the passing of Stéphane Moreau, the Domaine continues to thrive with Virginie Moreau leading the charge. Moreau-Naudet maintains small holdings among the most pedigreed crus of Chablis. In the vineyard, organic viticulture, hand harvesting, low yields and late picking are key while in the winery whole berry pressing, natural yeast fermentation, minimal use of sulfur, natural settling and long, slow élevage in large oak are all part of the Moreau-Naudet process. Moreau-Naudet’s wines are intense with mineral freshness interwoven through pulpy and sexy fruit. Their annual releases are fast becoming as anticipated as those from the big guns at Raveneau and Dauvissat. COUNTRY: France REGION: Burgundy SUB-REGION: Chablis VARIETAL: Chardonnay WINE STYLE: White Wine WINEMAKER: Virginie Moreau CLASSIFICATION: Natural / Lo-Fi, Minimal Sulphites, Organic Farming CLOSURE: Cork ABV%: 13% SIZE: 750ml