Louis Moreau Chablis

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Wine Description

Domaine Louis Moreau is a 50-hectare estate based in the heart of the Chablis appellation. Louis and his wife Anne founded the domain in 1994 and own parcels in four of Chablis’ seven grand cru climats. All of Louis’ decisions in the vineyard and cellar are meant to bring out the personality of each terroir.

Vineyards are farmed lutte raisonnée with some of the premier cru and grand cru vineyards in conversion to organic. Petit Chablis and Chablis are machine-harvested while the premier and grand crus are hand-harvested. The wines are vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks and receive a light filtration before bottling.

1er Cru Vaulignot vineyard, the Calvary
Louis Moreau, owner & winemaker
Louis & Anne Moreau, owners
1er Cru Vaillons
Chablis
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Acclaim
“Aromas of lemon/lime, caramel, delicate floral perfume, and a hint of cardamom were exceptional. A light-bodied perfectly acidic and off-dry Chardonnay (white Burgundy wine), which rightly reflected the aromas onto the palate with hints of wet stone and Clementine zest showed finesse. Finished long on the trailing palate, a bit of melon-rind, ginger, apple notes, and a soft well-balanced 12.5% alcohol. Paired perfectly with our breaded chicken and veggie stew.”
— NH Wine Man, Jan 2021
“Broad strokes of melon and peach mark this fleshy white. Ripe, with good structure and a hint of earth on the mouthwatering finish.”
— Wine Spectator, May 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Kimmeridgian clay mixed with sand
Average Vine Age:
40-45 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
5 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Residual sugar:
0.8 g/L
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Wine Production

Fermentation is spontaneous, and vinification is in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and fruit. Chablis goes through 100% malolactic fermentation and ages ten months on the fine lees before bottling.

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About the Vineyard

Chablis is grown in Kimmeridgian clay mixed with sand and is from parcels mainly in Beines and near the town of Chablis.