Louis Moreau Vaillons

Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru bottle image

Wine Description

Domaine Louis Moreau is a 50-hectare estate based in the heart of the Chablis appellation. Louis and his wife Anne founded the domain in 1994 and own parcels in four of Chablis’ seven grand cru climats. All of Louis’ decisions in the vineyard and cellar are meant to bring out the personality of each terroir.

Vineyards are farmed lutte raisonnée with some of the premier cru and grand cru vineyards in conversion to organic. Petit Chablis and Chablis are machine-harvested while the premier and grand crus are hand-harvested. The wines are vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks and receive a light filtration before bottling.

1er Cru Vaulignot vineyard, the Calvary
Louis Moreau, owner & winemaker
Louis & Anne Moreau, owners
1er Cru Vaillons
Chablis
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Acclaim
“A supple, fruity version, featuring peach, apple and lemon flavors, with an underpinning of flint and steel. All of the aspects come together nicely on the lingering, mouthwatering finish.”
— Wine Spectator, Dec 2022
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Kimmeridgian clay
Exposure:
Southeastern
Bottles produced of this wine:
19,400
Average Vine Age:
52
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers and Sur-Lie Aging
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
16-18 months
Total SO2
77
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.29
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Dry extract:
19 g/L
Total SO2
77
Residual sugar:
1.4 g/L
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Wine Production

Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified by spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine goes through 100% malolactic fermentation and ages 18 months on the fine lees before bottling.

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About the Vineyard

Chablis Les Vaillons 1er Cru is one of the largest Chablis premier crus and sits in a side valley on the left bank of the Serein with classic Kimmeridgian clay soil. Les Vaillons has a southeastern exposure with full morning sun and cools in the evening helping to preserve freshness. Moreau's holdings are in the climats Roncières, Sécher, and Chatains.