Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vau Ligneau 2022
75cl
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12.4% Vol
Rich and complex, this is a stunning 1er cru from the iconic Domaine Louis Moreau in the heart of the Chablis appellation. 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. It boasts notes of green apple and pear with a slightly smokey finish. Bright and well-balanced, will drink very well over the next 2-3 years.
See product detailsDomaine Louis Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vau Ligneau 2022
€40.00
Ex Tax: €32.52
Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Taste
Bright flavours of green apple and pear.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Chardonnay
Maturation
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 bottlin
Alcohol %
12.4%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Burgundy
Producer
Louis Moreau
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
16/20 - Jancis Robinson
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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