Product Description:
A historic micro-parcel with outsized power.
This 2023 release from Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils comes from the Clos des Hospices, a minute 0.41-hectare plot nested within the base of the Grand Cru Les Clos slope. Owned and farmed exclusively by the domaine, this vineyard is rarely bottled on its own—and even more rarely seen. It’s a wine of scale and density, from a site that combines deep soils with cool drainage and old vines.
There’s more weight and volume here than in the broader Les Clos bottling, and the leesy, wood-framed profile adds richness without muting the wine’s defining iodine and citrus core. The 2023 vintage shows structure and extract—Moreau’s light touch in the cellar allowing mineral clarity to emerge. Production is extremely limited, and the wine promises to evolve over the coming decade.
Maker
Domaine Christian Moreau is a historic name in Chablis, with the current generation led by Christian Moreau and his son Fabien Moreau, who carry on the family’s legacy. With nearly 8 hectares of Grand Cru holdings out of Chablis’ total 92 hectares, this small but exceptional estate has become one of the leading producers of Chablis, consistently crafting remarkable wines. Although their holdings in Petit, Village, and Premier Cru Chablis are relatively small, the estate’s true highlights lie in its Grand Cru vineyards. They own approximately 3 hectares in Les Clos, 0.41 hectares in Clos des Hospices dans Les Clos, as well as smaller holdings in Valmur, Blanchots, and Vaudésir. Domaine Christian Moreau continues to produce must-try wines from the classic climats of Chablis.
Philosophy
These exceptional vineyard sites, combined with old vines, meticulous winemaking and careful attention to every step of production, have resulted in wines that are widely regarded as some of the finest in Chablis.In the vineyard, they employ ploughing, organic fertilisers, and have maintained a pesticide-free environment since 2004, alongside daily care to prevent disease. Since 2005, they have transitioned to organic agriculture across the vineyard, achieving Ecocert certification with the 2013 vintage. This commitment to sustainability has further enhanced the expression of their vineyards.
Harvesting is done entirely by hand, with careful selection of grapes before pressing. Vinification relies solely on natural yeasts, with a balanced use of oak barrels and stainless steel tanks to highlight each wine's unique expression. They implement a comprehensive yield management strategy to enhance grape concentration and showcase the terroir. With investments in new tanks and other winemaking techniques, their cellar is equipped for separate vinification of each parcel accurately represent terroir. The results are evident in each vintage.
The wines of Domaine Christian Moreau Pere et Fils are known for their precision, clear typicity and elegance. They have the ability to age gracefully while providing immense pleasure throughout their lives Fabien Moreau, who took over as winemaker in 2002, has already made a significant impact. With previous experience in New Zealand and a deep respect for terroir, Fabien is a visionary winemaker. The wines of Christian Moreau Pere et Fils are authentic, distinctive and of exceptional quality.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Lees and shellfish
Citrus zest, oyster shell, iodine, and a leesy warmth wrapped in light oak.
PALATE
– Dense and mineral
Broad, sappy and structured, with weighty dry extract and intense stony drive.
FINISH
– Long and textural
A generous, warming finish that tapers slowly with saline lift and firm grip.
Reviews & Accolades
“There is more size, weight and volume to the large-scaled flavors that brim with sappy dry extract as well as evident minerality that adds a sense of lift to the impressively long finish… The underlying material should allow more to develop in time.” – Burghound, (91–94)/2031+, October 2024
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Chablis
Vintage - 2023
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 12.5%
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