Domaine Christian Moreau
Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils is the largest holder of Grand Cru Chablis vineyards in Burgundy. From their village Chablis to the their Grand Cru Les Clos, they are one of the finest Chablis producers.
Domaine Christian Moreau is the source of the most racy, light and tactile, yet uniquely complex Chardonnay from Chablis. From village Chablis, 1er Cru Chablis, to Grand Cru Chablis, the wines are a benchmark for the region.
The Moreau family's Chablis legacy began in 1814. In 2002, Christian Moreau Père & Fils resumed production and marketing under their name. Today, sixth-generation winemaker Fabien Moreau, oversees the Domaine.
Domaine Christian Moreau Les Clos Grand Cru Chablis is renowned for its exceptional depth and minerality, offering a complex bouquet of citrus and flint with a vibrant, lingering finish. In contrast, Moreau's Grand Les Clos 'Clos des Hospices' Chablis is celebrated for its elegance and finesse, delivering delicate floral notes and a refined balance of acidity and ripe fruit. Les Clos des Hospices is considered the flagship wine of the Domaine, embodying the pinnacle of their craftsmanship with its remarkable depth, complexity, and exquisite expression of Chablis terroir.
Their 45-year-old vines are hand-harvested. With every vintage, the Moreau family’s winemaking strives to highlight the exceptional quality of their vines, terroir, and Chardonnay grapes.
Chablis, while considered part of Burgundy, actually reaches far past the most northern stretch of the Côte d’Or proper. Its vineyards cover hillsides surrounding the small village of Chablis about 100 miles north of Dijon, making it actually closer to Champagne than to Burgundy.
Chablis has a unique soil type in common with Champagne called Kimmeridgian, which isn’t found anywhere else in the world except southern England. A 180 million year-old geologic formation of decomposed clay and limestone, containing tiny fossilized oyster shells, spans from the Dorset village of Kimmeridge in southern England all the way down through Champagne, and to the soils of Chablis. This soil type produces wines full of structure, austerity, minerality, salinity and finesse.
Chablis Grands Crus vineyards are all located at ideal elevations and exposition on the acclaimed Kimmeridgian soil, an ancient clay-limestone soil that lends intensity and finesse to its wines. Most Chablis Premier Crus and Grand Crus can age for many years.
Chardonnay, one of the most versatile and popular white wines globally, offers a diverse range of profiles influenced by its terroir. From the crisp and mineral expressions of Chablis in France to the rich, buttery styles of California’s Napa Valley, Chardonnay caters to a wide array of tastes.
Burgundy remains a benchmark, with its Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet offerings showcasing exceptional depth and complexity. Chablis and Petit Chablis offer vibrancy and greater minerality.
Whether you prefer a zesty, un-oaked Chardonnay or a full-bodied, barrel-aged version, exploring Chardonnay from around the world reveals the grape’s incredible adaptability and the distinctive characteristics imparted by its diverse growing environments.
