Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2023

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Product Description: A commanding yet finely composed Chablis from one of the region’s most exacting producers. Domaine Moreau-Naudet’s 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur captures the quiet authority of its site with striking purity and depth. The wine is sourced from 60-year-old Chardonnay vines on the steep, southeast-facing slopes of Valmur, a terroir of limestone and marl that yields fruit with both density and precision. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, it reflects a focus on clarity and mineral expression rather than oak influence. The 2023 vintage is full-bodied and layered, showing remarkable mid-palate amplitude balanced by vibrant acidity. Aromas of beeswax, grapefruit zest and ripe pear open into a palate of chalk, citrus and subtle saline tension. This is a wine built for patience, powerful yet controlled, concentrated yet lifted. It shows Grand Cru Chablis at its most refined and articulate. Tasting NotesNOSE– Beeswax & Citrus ZestA deep bouquet of beeswax, grapefruit zest and pear with oyster-shell minerality and subtle floral lift. PALATE– Broad & Mineral-DrivenFull-bodied and layered, showing concentrated fruit, flinty minerality and vibrant acidity through the mid-palate. FINISH– Long & SalinePrecise and lingering with a fine saline note, persistent tension and mineral clarity. Reviews & AccoladesDerived from 60-year-old vines growing on a rather steep slope and vinified entirely in stainless steel, the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is flamboyant, soaring from the glass with a deep bouquet of beeswax, grapefruit zest and pear. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, concentrated and layered, with more mid-palate amplitude than any other wine in the range, supported by vibrant acidity and concluding with a long, saline finish. … It rewards patience.” — Kristaps Karklins, The Wine Advocate, 94 pts The 2023 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru has an understated nose that bides its time. … The palate is much more expressive, with a fine bead of acidity and orchard fruit mixed with hints of chamomile and white tea. This finishes with precision and a slightly oily texture. I believe the aromatics were just closed on the day. Cellar this away for three–four years because a fine Valmur will manifest with time.” — Neal Martin, Vinous, 92 pts Finer Details:Style – WhiteVarietal – ChardonnayCountry – FranceRegion – Chablis, Grand Cru ValmurVintage – 2023Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 13%Closure – Cork