Varietal
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
Attractive pale gold colour with green highlights.
Elegant, floral nose reminiscent of ibiscus, with pleasant notes of apricot.
Rich and smooth on the palate, with aromas of creamy caramel and a magnificent mineral and saline finish.
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with fatty fish (salmon or bluefin tuna), sushi and sashimi. Will also be a great companion to poultry, asian or exotic food. Try it also with goat cheeses, as well as fresh and light refined cheese.
Serving suggestions
Serve at a temperature ideally between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).
Ageing potential
Ready to drink, it will keep for up to 3 or 4 years in good conditions.
Origin
Situated in the north of Burgundy, in the department of Yonne, the appellation covers some twenty communes bordering the pretty Serein valley. Its vineyards benefit from an exceptional and much-envied geological location.
The roots draw all their resources from the predominantly clay-limestone soil dating from the Jurassic period, more precisely the Kimmeridgian (150 million years ago). Today you can still find shells, remnants of a time when the sea completely covered this area.
This organic wine, full of finesse and elegance, is a tribute to Mademoiselle Victoire, the founder of J. MOREAU & Fils.
Vinification and maturing
This cuvée comes from organically-farmed vines in the commune of La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, whose soils provide an ideal water reserve for the vines, with a rich microbial life; the grapes ripen optimally here.
- Slow pressing with juice separation,
- Light settling,
- Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks,
- 20% of the cuvée is placed in barrels containing 3 to 4 wines and ageing on lees for 8 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
Vert de Vin Magazine - 14,75/ 20 (88-89/100) - September 2024
Vinous - Antonio Galloni - 88 pts - August 2024