2023 Domaine Moreau-Naudet Beauregard Chablis Premier Cru Magnum (1500ml)

Founded in the 1950s and now led by Virginie Moreau, this long-established Chablis estate has built a reputation for wines of purity, depth and precision. Virginie continues the legacy of her late husband Stéphane, who steered the domaine toward organic farming, indigenous fermentations and long lees ageing in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak. The vineyards, centred around Préhy, Courgis and Chablis itself, are managed by hand and cropped at modest yields to capture the tension and minerality that define the region’s greatest sites. Moreau-Naudet's wines are recognised for their textural weight, unforced detail and faithful reflection of terroir, aligning them with the classic, artisanal style of Chablis.

Situated in the cooler, high-altitude south-west sector of Chablis, Beauregard occupies steep slopes with shallow clay over marl. Virginie replanted the site in 2001 using massal selections from prized vines, and now the parcel is sufficiently mature to carry real weight. This Premier Cru is vinified using solely stainless steel, allowing the tension and limestone expression of the site to remain front and centre.

Other Reviews....
From a 0.16-hectare parcel of 25-year-old-vines and vinified entirely in tank, 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard is only the second edition Moreau has produced. Facing south but with a steep 40% incline, it has delivered a beautifully lively wine that unfurls to reveal notions of white flowers, grapefruit zest and green apple. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, bright and incisive, with considerable energy and cut, concluding with a sapid finish. With just 12.5% alcohol, it’s the lowest level among premiers crus in the range this year.
91-93 points
Kristaps Karklins - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate