Domaine Christian Moreau, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon 2023

Get to know: Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon 2023

A classic, terroir-driven French white wine from one of the most respected Premier Cru sites in Chablis.

Tasting Note

Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon 2023 is an elegant, finely detailed Chardonnay that showcases everything lovers of top-quality Chablis crave. Pale gold in colour with green highlights, it opens with aromas of citrus zest, white peach, crushed oyster shell and a gentle hint of hazelnut. On the palate, this Premier Cru Chablis is precise and layered, combining ripe stone fruit, lemon oil and subtle savoury notes with a firm line of mineral acidity. The finish is long, saline and beautifully textured, underlining why Vaillon is regarded as one of the finest Chablis Premier Cru vineyards.

Top food pairings:

• Classic oysters or fruits de mer
• Grilled turbot or lemon sole with beurre blanc
• Roast chicken with thyme and root vegetables

Kate Says

"This is proper Chablis for me – taut, mineral and quietly powerful. One for the table rather than the sofa, and brilliant with really good seafood."

Producer Info

Domaine Christian Moreau is one of the oldest and most revered domaines in Chablis, with a family history dating back to 1814. Under the direction of Fabien Moreau, the estate has risen to the very top tier of Chablis producers, thanks to meticulous organic farming and an uncompromising focus on expressing the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils. With tiny production and some of the finest Premier and Grand Cru holdings in Chablis, these wines are increasingly sought after by collectors and serious Chardonnay lovers alike.

How it’s made:

• Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
• Hand-harvested from five parcels in the historic heart of Vaillon, with average vine age of around 50 years
• Careful pressing to preserve purity and finesse
• Fermentation partly in oak barrels (around 35%), with just 4% new oak, and the remainder in stainless steel
• Lees ageing to build texture while retaining freshness and precision

Good to know:

• Region: Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Style: White, dry, mineral-driven
• Closure: Cork
• Vegan: No
• ABV: 13%
• Vintage: 2023

Why we love it:

This Chablis Premier Cru white wine perfectly balances purity, depth and ageworthy structure. It’s a superb expression of Chardonnay from Vaillon, offering real finesse now with the promise to develop beautifully over time – a benchmark wine for serious Chablis fans.