The 2024 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Montmains Magnum (1500ml) is a refined Chardonnay from mature parcels within the Montmains Premier Cru, including Les Monts Mains, Les Bouts des Butteaux and Vaux Miolot. The vines average around 70 years old and grow in deep blue clay rich in Kimmeridgian limestone, giving the wine a combination of generous fruit, chalky minerality and natural freshness. The 2024 shows lemon, nashi pear and Mirabelle plum alongside white peach, white flowers, citrus zest and subtle saline notes. The magnum format is particularly well suited to extended bottle development, allowing the wine to evolve gradually while retaining its freshness.
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 and green apple are complemented by nashi pear, Mirabelle plum and white peach, while a fine chalky and saline mineral character provides tension and length. The wine's generous texture is balanced by a mouth-watering line of acidity, keeping the palate focused rather than heavy. Subtle savoury and stony notes build as it opens, leading to a dry, long and persistent finish with lingering citrus, mineral and orchard-fruit flavours.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this magnum is an excellent choice for serious Chablis drinkers and collectors who enjoy Premier Cru Chardonnay with depth, freshness and pronounced mineral character. The 2024 vintage is youthful, but its concentration, acidity and structure should allow it to develop greater savoury, nutty and honeyed complexity over time. The 1500ml format makes it particularly suitable for special dinners and longer-term cellaring. Best enjoyed over the next 6–10 years. Serve chilled with oysters, seared scallops with brown butter, butter-poached marron, grilled John Dory with lemon, roast chicken with tarragon and morels, or creamy shellfish risotto.
