The 2024 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Forêts Magnum (1500ml) is a distinguished Chardonnay from a highly regarded Premier Cru site on Chablis’ Left Bank. The domaine farms around 1.9 hectares of Forêts, including mature vines, on stony clay and Kimmeridgian limestone. The 2024 vintage shows crisp pear, Granny Smith apple and lemon oil alongside apricot, passionfruit, kiwi, verbena and subtle freshly baked bread. The combination of ripe fruit, chalky minerality and maritime freshness gives the wine both generosity and precision.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, ample 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 and subtle tropical notes, while hints of verbena, star anise and freshly baked bread add aromatic complexity. Fine chalky, stony and saline characters provide tension and length, keeping the generous fruit focused rather than heavy. Fermented and aged in tank, the wine retains a clear expression of its vineyard character, leading to a long, dry and mouth-watering finish with lingering citrus, mineral and saline notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this magnum is an excellent choice for serious Chablis drinkers and collectors looking for a Premier Cru with richness, mineral precision and excellent ageing potential. The larger format is particularly well suited to extended cellaring, allowing the wine to develop gradually while retaining its freshness. Best enjoyed from around 2028–2040. 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.
