J. Moreau & Fils - Chablis Grand Cru "Valmur" 2020 (750ml)
Price: $139.99
| Producer | J. Moreau & Fils |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 205664 |
| Size | 750ml |
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J. Moreau & Fils Description
The law regarding the grands crus was published in 1938. The production area covers about 250 acres on the right side of the Serein River, enjoying an optimum south/south-eastern exposure. There are seven appellations which have contributed to the worldwide notoriety of the great Chablis white wines: Les Clos, Vaudésir, Valmur, Blanchot, Les Preuses, Grenouilles and Bougros.
From among the seven prestigious climats located in the commune of Chablis, the 11.92 ha of Valmur stretch across a “valley” at the heart of the appellation, running alongside that of Vaudésir as well as Grenouilles and Les Clos. Its location, offering subtle variations of exposition and altitude, enable more varied wines to be produced here than in the other vineyards. Moreau’s selection concerns 2 ha of the vineyard.
The grapes come from a single plot of old vines, facing the setting sun and often the last to be harvested.
Tasting Note: A lovely pale gold colour. The nose is mineral and very expressive, with notes of lily of the valley, orange zest and brioche. On the palate, the wine is round and still a little closed, with aromas of pink grapefruit and crème brulée. The finish is long, smooth and delicately mineral.
Wine Pairing: Excellent with seafood or fish such as salmon and turbot. Also try with white meats in cream sauce.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2020 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru has a potent and seductive coconut and vanilla-scented bouquet from what feels like a more heavily toasted barrel. Consequently, that obscures the terroir expression and mineralité. That said, I notice that returning after ten minutes, the oak veneer begins to be subsumed, but it is still convincing.
