The 2024 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is an exceptional Chardonnay from a small 0.6-hectare parcel planted in 1978, situated between Vaudésir and Grenouilles and close to Les Clos. The steep, cooler site is planted on deep Kimmeridgian marl, giving the wine remarkable depth while preserving the saline and mineral character that defines great Chablis. The 2024 shows Granny Smith apple, nashi pear and lemon alongside orange oil, beeswax, white flowers and fine oyster-shell and flinty notes. The very small 2024 harvest produced only around 1,000 bottles, making this a particularly rare release.
On the palate, it is full-bodied yet remarkably focused, with vibrant acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit. Green apple and nashi pear are complemented by lemon, orange oil and subtle honeyed and waxy notes, while the deep Kimmeridgian soils contribute a pronounced chalky, saline and oyster-shell mineral character. The texture is broad and layered but remains energetic, with considerable tension carrying the wine through the mid-palate. Fine savoury and flinty notes add further complexity, leading to a long, dry and exceptionally persistent finish with lingering lemon, mineral and saline flavours.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an exceptional choice for serious Chablis collectors seeking a Grand Cru with depth, concentration, mineral precision and outstanding ageing potential. The 2024 vintage is still very youthful, but its combination of acidity, texture and saline structure should allow it to develop greater honeyed, nutty, savoury and tertiary complexity over many years. Best enjoyed from around 2030–2040+, with gentle decanting when young. Serve chilled with lobster, seared scallops with beurre blanc, butter-poached marron, grilled turbot, roast chicken with morels, or aged Comté.
