Chablis, glorious Chablis, perfect for spring summer with a delightful golden colour. This wine is stunning with Intense and elegant aromatics of peach, pear, pink grapefruit and hints of vanilla & almond.
The palate is fresh, balanced and creamy with notes of cherry blossom and zest of citrus fruits. The finish is plush layered and satisfyingly long and persistent. Serve as an aperitif or with oysters, seafood, and fish. A very complex and pure wine, perfectly reflecting the premium and elegant style of J. Moreau & Fils.
Located in the north of Burgundy, in Yonne department, the appellation stretches over around 20 communes that cover the hillsides running alongside the pretty Serein Valley. The vineyard enjoys an exceptional geological situation. The main bedrock comes from the Jurassic epoch, or more precisely the Kimmeridgean age (150 million years ago). Deposits of tiny oysters can still be found today in the rock, remains of a time where the sea was totally covering this territory.
Though traces of a village dating back to the Neolithic period have been found, the true origins of Chablis go back to Roman times. Its name is said to have come from the Latin term “caplum”, meaning “ford”. Vines flourished here in the 3rd century, after having been rehabilitated by the emperor Probus. The Serein river, which played an important role in regulating the climate, also allowed wines from Chablis to be transported to Auxerre and Paris. From the capital, they were shipped abroad, to Flanders and England in particular. However, the vineyards owe their real blossoming to the Cistercian movement as the Abbey of Pontigny was just nearby. Phylloxera ravaged the vineyards in the late 19th century, which explains the recent planting of the Chardonnay grape variety. Since 1970, the vineyards have been undergoing spectacular expansion as mixed farming is being abandoned in favour of viticulture. The vines are also resisting spring frosts more effectively.
Don't Pay: $32.00
WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Cork
Region: Burgundy, France
Winemaker: TBC
Drink now until: 2019
Alc/Vol: 13.5 %
