The 2024 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Montmains is a refined Chardonnay from a collection of mature parcels within Montmains and its surrounding sub-climats, including Les Monts Mains, Les Bouts des Butteaux and Vaux Miolot. The vines average around 70 years old and grow on deep blue clay with abundant Kimmeridgian limestone, giving the wine both generous texture and pronounced mineral character. The 2024 shows lemon peel, nashi pear and Mirabelle plum alongside white flowers, peach, crushed stone and subtle savoury notes.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied and beautifully textured, with generous orchard and stone fruit balanced by incisive acidity. Lemon, nashi pear and Mirabelle plum are complemented by white peach and delicate floral notes, while a fine chalky and saline mineral character provides tension and length. The wine was fermented and matured without oak in 2024, allowing the purity of the fruit and Kimmeridgian terroir to remain at the forefront. The texture is mouth-filling but focused, leading to a long, dry and mouth-watering finish with lingering citrus, crushed-stone and saline notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Chablis drinkers who enjoy Premier Cru Chardonnay with generous fruit, chalky minerality and lively acidity. The 2024 vintage is approachable in its youth but has enough concentration and structure to develop additional savoury, nutty and mineral complexity in bottle. Best enjoyed over the next 5–8 years. Serve chilled with oysters, seared scallops with brown butter, grilled John Dory, butter-poached marron, roast chicken with tarragon, or creamy shellfish risotto.
