Domaine Moreau-Naudet Petit Chablis 2023/24

In Short

Unoaked Chardonnay from the Chablis fringe with orchard fruit, mineral salinity, and crisp acidity that cuts through shellfish and light appetizers.

Quick Facts

• Region: Petit Chablis, Burgundy
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Style: Dry white, unoaked
• Best For: Oysters, appetizers, weeknight dinners

Why We Stock It

Petit Chablis sits just outside the main Chablis appellation but holds the same character: clean, mineral-driven Chardonnay without the weight of oak or the price of a classified vineyard. Domaine Moreau-Naudet makes versions that carry real tension between ripe stone fruit and limestone salinity, which is rare at this price point.

Tasting Profile

The wine is bright and linear, with a chalky minerality that frames the fruit rather than sweetening it.

• Aroma: Green apple, lemon zest, wet stones, white flowers
• Palate: Crisp orchard fruit, saline minerality, steely finish
• Structure & Finish: Lean body, bright acidity, clean and dry finish

Winemaking

Fermented in stainless steel and aged on the lees without oak, which preserves the freshness and mineral expression of the Chablis terroir. The wine is made to drink young and cleanly.

Serving & Pairing

Serve chilled to 48-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Pair with oysters and raw shellfish, where the salinity and acidity amplify the brine of the ocean, or with a simple crab sandwich for casual eating. The wine's crispness cuts through richer appetizers like smoked salmon or soft cheeses without overwhelming them.

The Estate

Domaine Moreau-Naudet is a small grower in the Chablis region working from their own vineyards. The estate tends its vines with care toward balance and freshness rather than extraction or heavy oak treatment.

Terroir

Petit Chablis sits on the outer ring of the Chablis appellation, on Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils that impart a chalky minerality to the wine. The cooler continental climate of northern Burgundy keeps the Chardonnay lean and acidic, with green-fruit character rather than tropical ripeness.