Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
The Wine
Virginie Moreau’s domaine is one of Chablis’ finest, producing wines with depth and precision through organic farming, low yields, and extended lees maturation. The 2023 Chablis village is drawn from 20–30-year-old vines in Préhy and Courgis, as well as parcels in Chablis and Chichée. Fruit is hand-harvested, gently pressed over four hours, and fermented with native yeasts—a rarity in Chablis. Raised mostly in tank but with an extraordinary 20 months on lees, the wine shows texture, concentration, and salinity well above its appellation.
Cellared Says
This is not your average village Chablis. The extra time on lees builds richness without losing energy or mineral drive. Crystalline citrus, acacia and flint glide into a saline finish, making this both serious and approachable. Drink 2024–2032.
Wine Reviews
“Derived from three different locations, Moreau-Naudet’s 2023 Chablis Village opens in the glass to reveal aromas of grapefruit zest, acacia and flint. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, tangy and textural, concluding with a precise, delicately sapid finish.”
88–90 Points – Kristaps Karklins, The Wine Advocate
“A much larger nose, with energetic agrume fruit and even an added zestiness. Prominent gas today – but scale and juiciness – that’s another nicely classic wine. Absolutely delicious. Bravo.”
Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report
Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
The Wine
Virginie Moreau’s domaine is one of Chablis’ finest, producing wines with depth and precision through organic farming, low yields, and extended lees maturation. The 2023 Chablis village is drawn from 20–30-year-old vines in Préhy and Courgis, as well as parcels in Chablis and Chichée. Fruit is hand-harvested, gently pressed over four hours, and fermented with native yeasts—a rarity in Chablis. Raised mostly in tank but with an extraordinary 20 months on lees, the wine shows texture, concentration, and salinity well above its appellation.
Cellared Says
This is not your average village Chablis. The extra time on lees builds richness without losing energy or mineral drive. Crystalline citrus, acacia and flint glide into a saline finish, making this both serious and approachable. Drink 2024–2032.
Wine Reviews
“Derived from three different locations, Moreau-Naudet’s 2023 Chablis Village opens in the glass to reveal aromas of grapefruit zest, acacia and flint. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, tangy and textural, concluding with a precise, delicately sapid finish.”
88–90 Points – Kristaps Karklins, The Wine Advocate
“A much larger nose, with energetic agrume fruit and even an added zestiness. Prominent gas today – but scale and juiciness – that’s another nicely classic wine. Absolutely delicious. Bravo.”
Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report
