2024 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis, 1er Cru Forets

Domaine Moreau-Naudet is a family-run estate based in Chablis, where the current leadership continues a legacy of organic farming and low-intervention cellar practices that dates back several generations. This 1er Cru Forets is made from Chardonnay grown on parcels featuring a mix of clay and decomposed rock over Kimmeridgian limestone, with vines ranging from 25 to 60 years in age. The resulting wine is textured and deep, offering a profile of beeswax, pear, and oyster shell with a persistent, chalky finish. The 2024 vintage provided a cooler growing season that emphasizes the wine’s natural energy, tension, and structural focus. This bottle is built for the cellar but balanced enough to provide immediate clarity and character for those who enjoy a precise, mineral-driven white.