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Each year Louis Moreau holds on until the last moment to harvest. It takes nerves of steel but it clearly pays off, as his wines combine a wonderful citrus intensity with classic steely freshness. You can almost taste the ‘tension’ in the glass.
Tasting notes
Very crisp with slightly honeyed citrus notes and a touch of peach
Aroma
Minerally, citrusy with hints of hay and delicate peach
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Sometimes it pays to be last. When neighbours in Chablis start their grape harvest, Louis Moreau at Domaine de Biéville waits. Usually for around 10 days. It’s nerve racking, especially when, like in 2017, many of the grapes had been wiped out by April frosts. But Louis held off and the reward is a Chablis with extra levels of ripeness and intensity. This is also one of the roundest Chablis – the domaine’s 30 year old vines yield some of the most concentrated grapes in the region. They’re planted at 280 metres altitude, helping to keep the wine fresh and balanced. The Moreau family also own a parcel of vines in Grand Cru Les Clos. They have generations of experience, and bring first class know-how to this fine Chablis. Classic with seafood.