Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2017
Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils
Terroir: The tiny plot of Grand Cru Valmur sits snuggly between Vaudésir to the north and Les Clos to the south. Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils owns a total of 3 acres of this famed terroir. The plot is densely planted (7000 vines per hectare) with vines averaging 50 years old.
Vinification: Up to 50% of the blend spends some time in oak, of which 90% are 2-3 year old barrels. Just 10% is new.
Additional Information
Attractive floral aromas with a hint of honeysuckle, green apple, toast, and mandarin oranges. Extremely well-balanced structure with a crystal clear juicy acidity, layered with minerality. A truly powerful and complex wine.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Chablis
- Winemaker: Fabien Moreau
- Sustainability: Certified Organic
- Soil: Kimmeridgien marl-calcium carbonate
- Avg Vine Age: 50+ years
- Alcohol: >14%
- Sizes Available: 750ml, 1.5L
- Pack Size: 6/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Recent Press
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Score: 94 Points
Vinous Author: Antonio Galloni
Date: Monday, January 20, 2020"The 2017 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru is a wine of elegance, polish and total sophistication. Creamy, ample and beautifully resonant, Moreau's 2017 captures all of the natural radiance that is the principal Valmur signature. Apricot, peach, mint, yellow flowers, honey and a touch of French oak give the 2017 much of its considerable appeal. This is such a racy, expressive wine." -
Score: 93 Points
Wine Spectator Author: Bruce Sanderson
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019"This is tightly wound, displaying a tensile structure that puts the grip on floral, lemon, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. A chalky feel emerges on the finish. Shows potential, with all the components in the right proportions. Fine length. Best from 2021 through 2028. 2,500 cases made, 50 cases imported."
