Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2023 1.5L

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Product Description:An articulate expression of Chablis’ Premier Cru Forets from a domaine at the height of its form. Domaine Moreau-Naudet’s 2023 release reveals extraordinary precision and depth, a benchmark example of modern Chablis crafted with quiet confidence. The fruit is organically farmed and hand-harvested from mature Chardonnay vines anchored in the limestone-rich soils of the Forets climat, a site renowned for producing wines of tension and detail. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts across stainless steel and seasoned oak, followed by extended lees contact to enhance texture and complexity. Bottling takes place without fining or heavy filtration, ensuring purity of expression. The 2023 season delivered moderate warmth and cool evenings, preserving acidity while allowing even ripening. The resulting wine carries both mineral definition and gentle fruit weight, delivering a seamless interplay between salinity, citrus and subtle stone fruit. Presented here in magnum format, it promises slower development and an even finer articulation of terroir over time, an elegant, unforced reflection of Moreau-Naudet’s mastery of Premier Cru Forets. Tasting NotesNOSE– Beeswax & Citrus ZestA deep bouquet of beeswax, orange zest and pear, woven with oyster-shell minerality. PALATE– Layered Mineral DriveMedium to full-bodied, layered and tense, showing vibrant acidity, flinty character and a chalky extract. FINISH– Chalky, Pure, PersistentA pure chalky finish with excellent cut and lingering minerality. Reviews & AccoladesWafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of beeswax, orange zest and pear, mingling with oyster shell, it’s medium to full-bodied, layered and tense, with vibrant acidity and excellent cut. It concludes with a pure, chalky finish.” — Kristaps Karklins, The Wine Advocate, 92–94 pts Beautiful, quite direct and even a silkiness to these aromas – love it! Extra mineral width panoramic – gorgeously flavoured – very mineral.” — Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report (2025) Finer Details:Style – WhiteVarietal – ChardonnayCountry – FranceRegion – Chablis, Premier Cru ForetsVintage – 2023Bottle Size – 1.5LABV – 13%Closure – Cork