Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2018
Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils
Terroir: The Grand Cru Blanchot is located on the left bank of the Serein river adjacent to Grand Cru Les Clos and has an optimal south/ southeast exposure. Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils plot is located mid-hillside with will drained soils of Kimmeridgien limestone that is rich in small oyster fossils typical of the region. This soil helps to create wines of distinctive mineral complexity.
Vinification: The winemaking techniques strive to honor the high quality of the terroir, vines and grapes, bringing out the very best in every harvest. A small portion of Grand Cru Blanchot is aged in oak cask while the majority of the blend is aged in stainless steel.
Additional Information
Domaine Christian Moreau’s Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot is dry, rich, and round with medium-bodied flavors. Tropical fruit aromas of lemons and oranges with hints of white pepper and herbs. Brilliant tropical notes carry on to the palate with apple, vanilla, melon, and a strong minerality base. Beautifully well-balanced with a long finish, it is built to age well.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Chablis
- Winemaker: Fabien Moreau
- Sustainability: Certified Organic
- Soil: Kimmeridgien calcareous clay
- Avg Vine Age: 30+ years
- Alcohol: >14%
- Sizes Available: 750ml, 1.5L
- Pack Size: 6/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Recent Press
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Vinous Author: Antonio Galloni
Date: Monday, January 20, 2020"The 2018 Chablis Blanchot Grand Cru is the first wine in this range of 2018s that is truly refined. Weightless and nuanced, with an almost airy feel to it, the Blanchot is sublime. At just 0.10 hectares, the Blanchot is Moreau's smallest holding, so the wine is fermented and aged in barrel, but the oak is not at all evident - and that is why Blanchot is a Grand Cru. Exotic floral notes, lemon confit, chamomile and dried flowers are some of the many aromatics that grace this exquisite, inviting Chablis from Moreau."Grade: 93-95 points
