Features
Name:
Chablis AOC Grand Cru Vaudésir 2018 Louis Moreau
Terrain:
Clayey - calcareous
Cellar
The Moreau family has been established in Chablis since 1814 and today Louis Moreau represents the sixth generation. After graduating in oenology-viticulture from Fresno State University (California) and working for several wineries in California, Louis returned to Chablis and succeeded his father. Based on his academic training and eager to pass on to future generations a vineyard that respects the environment, Louis practices sustainable viticulture in his plots. He always seeks the most natural solution to preserve the quality of his vines and grapes. Today, Louis Moreau, the producer of great white wines, owns 65 hectares, spread across the different appellations of Chablis: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis 1er Crus and Chablis Grands Crus.
Description
Chablis AOC Grand Cru Vaudésir by Louis Moreau is a wonderful and elegant white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. Situated between the Grand Cru Valmur and the Grand Cru Preuses, Vaudésir produces homogenous wines that can be perceived as austere but also fine and floral when young, and that will develop a beautiful, robust and round structure when aged. This is a wine of great personality, harmony and pleasantness.
Organoleptic characteristics:
It has an intense straw yellow colour. The nose presents aromas of white fruit, citrus, flowers, honey and almond. On the palate it is elegant, round and ample, expressing oily, mineral and savoury sensations. The finish is intense and very persistent, recalling fruity, citrus and buttery aromas.
Storage time:
15 years
Vinification
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Acknowledgements
2018 Vinous 93/100
2017 Robert Parker 94/100
2017 James Suckling 93/100
