J Moreau Petit Chablis 2023

The 2023 vintage in the Chablis region in France provided us with open, ripe and generous wines. Go back a couple of decades and, while most people may not have turned their nose up at a Petit Chablis, it is doubtful that there would have been overwhelming excitement. Today, things have changed. The wines coming from this region are of such superb quality, that they should be a focus for everyone. The team here have selected the Chardonnay grapes from two discrete areas in this sub-region to provide contrasting characteristics. The final wine is a cracker. Under agglomerated cork. Deep straw gold, there is a bright and fresh nose offering aromas of zesty citrus and limes, with hints of oyster shells and the merest touches of peaches. A supple texture, good length and intensity maintained along the journey all contribute to a thoroughly enjoyable wine. An issue for this vintage was acidity levels, however that does not appear to be an issue here. A lovely clean finish, the wine should drink most enjoyably over the next six to eight years.