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

An articulate expression of Chablis’ Premier Cru Forêts 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 Forêts 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 Forêts.