The 2024 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Forêts is a distinguished Chardonnay from one of the domaine’s most highly regarded Premier Cru sites. The vineyard covers around two hectares, with mature vines planted on stony clay-limestone and Kimmeridgian soils. Its southeast-facing position and limestone-rich terroir give the wine a distinctive combination of ripe fruit, freshness and saline minerality. The 2024 shows crisp pear, Granny Smith apple and lemon oil alongside apricot, orange peel, white flowers and subtle freshly baked bread.
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. Pear, green apple and lemon are complemented by apricot, orange peel and delicate floral notes, while fine chalky, oyster-shell and saline characters provide tension and length. The wine has a silky, ample texture without feeling heavy, with subtle verbena, spice and mineral notes developing as it opens. Fermentation and extended élevage allow the fruit and Kimmeridgian character to remain clearly expressed, leading to a long, dry and mouth-watering finish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for serious Chablis drinkers looking for a Premier Cru with both richness and mineral precision. The 2024 vintage is still youthful, but its concentration, racy acidity and saline structure give it excellent ageing potential, with further honeyed, nutty and savoury complexity expected in bottle. Best enjoyed over the next 6–12 years. Serve chilled with oysters, seared scallops with brown butter, grilled turbot with lemon, butter-poached marron, roast chicken with morels, or lobster with drawn butter.
