Domaine Louis Moreau
Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Initially a muted nose which opened up to white and yellow flowers and with air, ripe fruit aromas - some minerality with a hint of oyster shell. On the palate ripe stone fruit reflecting the warmer vintage - some tropical fruit and ripe grapefruit as well. A saline touch at the finish. Very enjoyable and easy to drink. More new world Chardonnay than traditional Chablis.
Initially a muted nose which opened up to white and yellow flowers and with air, ripe fruit aromas - some minerality with a hint of oyster shell. On the palate ripe stone fruit reflecting the warmer vintage - some tropical fruit and ripe grapefruit as well. A saline touch at the finish. Very enjoyable and easy to drink. More new world Chardonnay than traditional Chablis.
Aug 16th, 2021I misplaced my notes on this Premier Cru Chablis but I do remember the lovely stone fruit flavours and low acid - quite a ripe rendition for Chablis. The bottom line - Delicious. Can’t see the point of extended cellaring for this one.
I misplaced my notes on this Premier Cru Chablis but I do remember the lovely stone fruit flavours and low acid - quite a ripe rendition for Chablis. The bottom line - Delicious. Can’t see the point of extended cellaring for this one.
Oct 22nd, 2020I love French chardonnays. Major acid, lemon, grapefruit, hints of peach, with minerals overlaying it all. Great stuff.
I love French chardonnays. Major acid, lemon, grapefruit, hints of peach, with minerals overlaying it all. Great stuff.
Dec 29th, 2018
I’m drinking this young, but local wine guy said it would be fine. Almost white in color with a very subtle gold tone. Big citrus, grassy nose and virtually no oak. If having blind and solely based on the nose I would have guessed Sauv Blanc not Chablis. Pineapple and subtle coconut on the palate. Shortish finish with a decent amount of tartness. Not bad, but not wowing by any means. Definitely give it some time.
I’m drinking this young, but local wine guy said it would be fine. Almost white in color with a very subtle gold tone. Big citrus, grassy nose and virtually no oak. If having blind and solely based on the nose I would have guessed Sauv Blanc not Chablis. Pineapple and subtle coconut on the palate. Shortish finish with a decent amount of tartness. Not bad, but not wowing by any means. Definitely give it some time.
Oct 7th, 2018
