Moreau-Naudet, Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2022

Variety: Chardonnay Moreau-Naudet has been forging its own path in Chablis since the 50’s. Low intervention, minimal oak usage and a focus on terroir was a pioneering approach at the time. Third generation winemaker Stephane Moreau continued the family traditions with the aid of  his wife and assistant winemaker, Virginie. Even though Stephane passed away in 2016, the force behind the wines has continued to grow through Virginie, who has taken the reins of this domain in Chablis, steering it with elegant control. Farming is completely biodynamic, something seldom seen in Chablis. Moreau-Naudet limits the use of barrel aging, opting for just 10-30% of the juice seeing wood on most bottlings. The wine sees a long maceration on lees.   Moreau-Naudet’s Forets holdings is made up of two parcels, one with 60 year old vines and one with 25 year old vines. Often compared to so grand crus the site is composed of varied clay and crushed rock that sits on limestone that contribute to making a spe