Product Information:
From one of the most revered producers in Chablis, the Domaine Christian Moreau Père Et Fils Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2021 is a testament to the exceptional quality of the estate’s vineyard holdings. Sourced from a 2.9ha plot that spans the length of the slope, this Les Clos is truly the most representative expression of the vineyard. With vines aged between 45-75 years, the wine boasts an exceptional richness and concentration, balanced by a salinity and precision that elevates its finish. Aged in a combination of barrel (about 10% new) and stainless steel, the result is a wine with incredible complexity, clarity, and vibrancy that will reward those with the patience to let it age.
The 2021 vintage offers remarkable purity and typicity, with its hallmark notes of iodine, oyster shell, and ocean breeze—classic markers of Chablis. The wine presents an impressive, fine-boned structure, with a sleek, intense palate and a bracing salinity that is perfectly balanced by its natural acidity. The 2021 vintage of Les Clos is a wine for lovers of old-school Chablis, a style that speaks of its terroir with striking clarity and energy. With aging potential from 2027 to 2034, this wine promises to evolve beautifully, developing complexity and further expression as it matures.
Maker:
Domaine Christian Moreau is a historic name in the world of Chablis. The current generation, led by Christian Moreau and his son Fabien, continues to uphold the family's legacy. With their exceptional vineyard holdings, which include nearly 8 hectares of Grand Cru out of Chablis' total 92 hectares, this small yet remarkable estate has quickly established itself as one of the leading producers of Chablis, consistently crafting outstanding wines. Their holdings in Petit, village and 1er cru Chablis are impressive and relatively small, but the true highlights lie in their range of Grand Cru vineyards. They possess a single holding of approximately 3 hectares in Les Clos, along with 41 hectares in Clos des Hospices dans Les Clos, as well as smaller holdings in Valmur, Blanchots and Vaudesir. Christian Moreau are consistent producers of the classic must-try climats of Chablis.
Vineyard:
These exceptional vineyard sites, combined with old vines, meticulous winemaking and careful attention to every step of production, have resulted in wines that are widely regarded as some of the finest in Chablis. The estate's commitment to organic farming, certified since 2013, has further enhanced the expression of their vineyards. With investments in new tanks and other winemaking techniques, the results are evident in each vintage. The wines of Domaine Christian Moreau Pere et Fils are known for their precision, clear typicity and elegance. They have the ability to age gracefully while providing immense pleasure throughout their lives Fabien Moreau, who took over as winemaker in 2002, has already made a significant impact. With previous experience in New Zealand and a deep respect for terroir, Fabien is a visionary winemaker. The wines of Christian Moreau Pere et Fils are authentic, distinctive and of exceptional quality.
Tasting Notes
Nose - White Fruit, Toast, Wet Stone
Smelling of ripe citrus, white stone fruits and classic notes of toast.
Palate - Intense, Ripe Fruits, Bursting Acidity
Lush ripe fruits swells across the palate, keeping everything fresh and bright.
Finish - Saline, Mouth Coating, Stony
There is excellent richness and concentration to the markedly powerful larger-scaled flavors that coat the palate on the overtly stony, dry and compact finale.
A healthy yield of 45 hl/ha. A paler colour and a more classic bouquet, all in white fruit, which swells across the palate, delivers class and charm, the acidity is really well integrated. Excellent persistence, this is a fine-boned rendition rather than muscular, and you barely see the wood. Drink from 2027-2034. - Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy, 93-95 Points.
The 2021 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru was taken from tank rather than barrel. This was primal on the nose and difficult to read. The palate is more expressive: finely tuned with a fine bead of acidity, tensile and saline, it does not possess the complexity of Raveneau’s Les Clos tasted an hour or two before, but it has great penetration and a compelling flinty finish. Excellent. - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93-95 Points.
From a huge 2.9 ha parcel Here too the nose is presently dominated by reduction and wood toast. More interesting are the sleek, intense and ultra-fresh middleweight plus flavors that possess excellent size, richness and power where the latter suffuses the sappy, muscular and saliva-inducing, moderately dry and compact finale. This very promising effort is going to need at least a decade to realize its full potential. Impressive. - Burghound.com, 92-95 Points.
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Chablis
Vintage - 2021
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 12.5%
