The 2024 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard Magnum (1500ml) is a distinctive Premier Cru Chardonnay from one of the coolest and highest sites in Chablis, sitting around 300 metres above sea level at the far end of the Left Bank. Its steep slope has shallow clay over limestone, giving the wine excellent natural tension and mineral definition. The wine shows white flowers, nashi pear, grapefruit and lime peel alongside ripe Mirabelle plum, peach and apricot, with a subtle savoury and saline edge. The magnum format adds an impressive presentation while allowing the wine to mature more slowly and gracefully in bottle.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied, racy and beautifully textured, with vibrant acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit. Lime and grapefruit provide freshness, while nashi pear, Mirabelle plum, peach and apricot add generous fruit weight through the mid-palate. A fine chalky and saline mineral character brings tension and length, with subtle pithy and savoury notes adding complexity. The wine is raised entirely in tank, allowing the fruit, freshness and distinctive Chablis character to remain clear and focused. The finish is dry, mouth-watering and persistent, with lingering citrus, stone fruit, mineral and saline notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for serious Chablis drinkers and collectors who enjoy Premier Cru Chardonnay with freshness, mineral precision and generous texture. The 2024 vintage is still youthful, but its acidity and concentrated fruit give it excellent potential to develop greater savoury, honeyed and mineral complexity in bottle. The 1500ml format is particularly well suited to longer cellaring and special dinners. Best enjoyed over the next 6–10 years. Serve chilled with oysters, seared scallops with brown butter, butter-poached marron, grilled turbot with lemon, roast chicken with tarragon, or lobster with a light cream sauce.
