The label predicts great things for this wine—Christian Moreau Père et Fils (not be confused with J. Moreau & Fils) is a top-notch producer and 2014 was a great year for Chablis—and the wine delivers them. Cuvée Guy Moreau comes from a 2.5-acre plot planted in an ideal portion of the vineyard by Guy Moreau in 1934. The fruit from these old vines adds enormous depth and complexity to the wine while retaining the quintessential racy zing of Chablis. Fabian Moreau, the current winemaker and in charge of this family Domaine, notes the fermentation starts in stainless steel tanks and then a third of it or so goes into older oak barrels. He thinks this technique adds structure without detracting from the wine’s enormous minerality. I agree.

Vivino 2017 Wine Style Awards
November 30, 2016