The 2024 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre Magnum (1500ml) is an exceptional Chardonnay from the Chapelot lieu-dit, one of the most highly regarded sections of Montée de Tonnerre. The domaine farms around one hectare of this steep, mineral-rich site, where sandy, rocky topsoil sits over Kimmeridgian limestone close to the Grand Cru Les Blanchots. The wine shows lemon oil, Granny Smith apple and pear alongside ripe apricot, beeswax, oyster shell and fine flinty notes. The 1500ml format adds further appeal for collectors, allowing the wine to mature slowly and gracefully.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied and beautifully textured, with vibrant acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit. Lemon, green apple and pear are complemented by apricot, quince and subtle beeswax notes, while a pronounced chalky, flinty and saline character gives the wine remarkable tension and length. The palate is rounded and generous but remains focused, with the Kimmeridgian limestone providing a clear mineral backbone. The finish is dry, long and persistent, leaving lingering citrus, oyster-shell, stone-fruit and savoury notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this magnum is an excellent choice for serious Chablis collectors seeking a Premier Cru with richness, precision and exceptional mineral character. The larger format is particularly suited to extended cellaring and should allow the wine to develop gradually, gaining honeyed, nutty, savoury and tertiary complexity while retaining its freshness. Best enjoyed from around 2029–2040+. Serve chilled with oysters, seared scallops with brown butter, butter-poached marron, grilled turbot with lemon, roast chicken with morels, or lobster with drawn butter.
