As we have said, Stéphane Moreau shared many points in common with his illustrious elder, Vincent Dauvissat. Including that of working plots in the Premiers Crus Vaillons et Forêts. In the latter, the estate operates a large plot of 2 hectares of old vines over 50 years old, which have had time to penetrate deep into its limestone subsoils rich in marine fossils which are typical wines from Chablis.
You still have to know how to translate this typicality in all its finesse and complexity. For this, Stéphane Moreau has never spared his efforts: first of all by meticulous working of the soil (plowing, scratching) and the abandonment of any chemical treatment, in order to preserve its identity and vitality. Then, by limiting the yields and a constant concern for the correct maturity of the grapes. Finally, through the development of “haute-couture” aging capable of bringing the wine to this much sought-after balance between the expression of the terroir and the style of the winegrower. For this, Stéphane Moreau has made the choice, since the 2007 vintage, to extend the duration of his aging to 24 months and to combine the use of vats, barrels and larger demi-muids.
Even if this Chablis 1er Cru Forêts is still very young and today requires a good aeration before tasting it, it is already showing its purity and depth. The nose, complex and subtle, gives us a succession of floral, fruity and mineral aromas that intermingle: lime, baked apple, blood orange, chervil and fresh parsley, shellfish, white pepper ... After another attack. lively, the palate becomes even more expressive, leading us towards a sensuality with flavors of cream of milk and lassi.
Its aging potential is obvious: it will continue to refine and settle down without losing its flesh and its generosity of substance. Rendezvous in 7 or 8 years, with a Bresse chicken cooked in a bladder, veal sweetbreads or a truffled white pudding ...
