Varietal
100% Chardonnay. Yield: 50 hl/ha.
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 : 2022
In spite of the harsh spring frosts, the vines recovered very well and the grapes emerged in abundance. The lack of water was very troubling but a few showers on 15 August triggered the ripening process. The harvest was running from 1 September to 22 September.
The vines' condition was ideal. Only a few scorch marks were visible following the hot weather. A very good harvest, in terms of quality and quantity, for all the Chablis appellations, with very interesting balances.
Awards
SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards - Silver medal - February 2024
Vinous - Antonio Galloni - Mention - August 2024
Chardonnay du Monde - Silver medal - January 2023