2023 Moreau-Naudet Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru

Tangerine zest, white flowers, pear, and oyster shell notes form a concentrated aromatic profile. The medium-to-full-bodied palate delivers generous, chalky extract alongside flavors of white peach and lemon curd. High, integrated acidity drives the wine, balancing its notable weight and leading to a long, intensely saline finish.

Grapes from 60- to 77-year-old vines are harvested by hand and fermented using native yeasts. Reflecting a shift to preserve fresh signatures in warm vintages, aging takes place 70% in stainless steel tanks and 30% in old, neutral oak barrels and large foudres. The wine matures on its fine lees for roughly 18 months before a short settling period in tank and final bottling.

Fruit is sourced from organic family holdings within the Vaillons Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis, France. These specific vines span separate parcels across the slope, including the historic Séchet sub-plot. The entire site is defined by classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in marine fossils, which pairs with the deep roots of the old vines to give the wine its distinct mineral tension.