{"product_id":"domaine-moreau-naudet-chablis-1er-cru-forets-2024","title":"Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Forêts 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForêts brings together old-vine depth, ripe fruit and the saline mineral precision that defines serious Chablis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Forêts 2024 comes from two parcels within the historic Forêts climat, a sub-section of the Montmains Premier Cru on Chablis’ Left Bank. Moreau-Naudet farms just under two hectares here, including one parcel of approximately 60-year-old vines adjoining Vincent Dauvissat’s holding and another younger parcel beside Raveneau. The southeast-facing slope and limestone-rich soils contribute both ripeness and strong mineral definition. The 2024 vintage was cool and challenging, yet the surviving fruit achieved notable concentration while retaining bright natural acidity. Forêts remains one of the domaine’s most serious Premier Cru bottlings, combining generous fruit with a distinctly saline, structured profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation and maturation take place in both tank and seasoned oak, with around 30% of the wine raised in used barrels of varying sizes. The extended élevage allows the fruit, lees and mineral components to knit together without introducing overt oak flavour. Crisp pear, Granny Smith apple and lemon oil lead the aromatic profile, alongside freshly baked bread, white flowers and subtle stone. The palate is medium- to full-bodied and ample, with ripe orchard fruit balanced by racy acidity and a persistent saline edge. The finish is long, fresh and chalky, with citrus and marine notes reinforcing the wine’s classic Chablis character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fresh, ripe and mineral\u003cbr\u003eCrisp pear, Granny Smith apple and lemon oil mingle with white flowers, freshly baked bread and subtle stony notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Ample, bright and concentrated\u003cbr\u003eRipe orchard and citrus fruit are framed by racy acidity, fine texture and a strong chalky-mineral core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, saline and precise\u003cbr\u003ePersistent citrus, stone and oyster-shell nuances carry through a clean, energetic and mouth-watering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Opening in the glass with aromas of crisp pear, Granny Smith apple and lemon oil, mingled with notes of freshly baked bread, the 2024 Chablis 1er Cru Forêts is medium- to full-bodied, ample and bright, with a crisp core of fruit that simultaneously exhibits considerable ripeness for the vintage, framed by racy acids and a saline finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Kristaps Karklins, The Wine Advocate, 91–93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is consistently among my favourite bottlings from this cellar. The 2024 shows exotic notes of passion fruit and kiwi, along with hints of verbena and star anise. The texture is silky and fine, with a touch of richness but nothing heavy. It is still on lees and will not be bottled until June or July of 2026. The grapes are from 1.9ha spread throughout the appellation; fermented and aged in tank.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Charles Curtis MW, Decanter, 94 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Domaine Moreau-Naudet\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Chablis\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2024\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eClassification - Premier Cru\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moreau-Naudet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44508169502807,"sku":"MOR-NAUD-FOR-24","price":159.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/be05ad4c-be00-4d6d-9f35-12179220a327.webp?v=1792488463","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-moreau-naudet-chablis-1er-cru-forets-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}