{"product_id":"domaine-moreau-naudet-chablis-1er-cru-vaillons-2024","title":"Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFloral, precise and beautifully balanced, Vaillons brings a generous side of Chablis without losing its mineral edge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2024 comes from four parcels within the Vaillons Premier Cru on the Left Bank of the Serein. The domaine works with vines planted in 1974 across Les Epinottes and Roncières, together with two parcels in Sécher, giving a total of approximately 1.78 hectares. Each parcel contributes something different, with the cooler sections providing freshness and mineral tension while the warmer sites add flesh and aromatic generosity. The parcels are vinified separately before blending, helping preserve the individual character of each site while creating a harmonious final wine. In the cool 2024 season, Vaillons performed particularly well and produced a wine with both concentration and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 shows a bright and lifted aromatic profile led by green apple, orange peel, spring flowers and citrus. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with a satiny entry and a concentrated core of crisp fruit framed by a chalky mineral grip. Vaillons is generally one of the more accessible and seductive wines in the Moreau-Naudet range, yet the 2024 retains excellent precision and freshness. Its fine acidity and mineral structure give shape to the ripe fruit while maintaining a distinctly Chablis-like sense of restraint. The finish is long, citrus-driven and subtly saline, with enough depth and structure to reward short- to medium-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Floral, fresh and citrus-driven\u003cbr\u003eGranny Smith apple, orange peel and spring flowers with lime, subtle white fruit and fine chalky mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Satiny, concentrated and precise\u003cbr\u003eCrisp orchard and citrus fruit are carried by bright acidity and a layered texture, with a firm chalky grip adding definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, mineral and finely structured\u003cbr\u003eCitrus and green apple persist with chalk, saline notes and a clean, energetic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Opening from the glass with aromas of Granny Smith apple, orange peel and spring flowers, the 2024 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is medium- to full-bodied and concentrated in the context of the vintage, with a satiny attack that leads into a layered core of crisp fruit framed by a chalky grip. As a warmer site, it has performed particularly well in this cool growing season.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Kristaps Karklins, The Wine Advocate, 90–92 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A seductively exotic nose with hints of gooseberry, lime and passion fruit. There is a silky texture and a very 'left bank' expression of finesse and elegance. It lacks the power of warmer years such as 2023 or 2022 but Chablis lovers are amply compensated by its delicacy. The grapes are from four parcels totalling 1.78ha in satellites that make up Vaillons premier cru: one each in Epinottes and Roncières, and two in Sécher; they are fermented exclusively in tank.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Charles Curtis MW, Decanter, 92 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":44508167929943,"sku":"MOR-NAUD-VAIL-24","price":159.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/48009cb5-c774-412b-9da8-95f728135769.webp?v=1792488182","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-moreau-naudet-chablis-1er-cru-vaillons-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}