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Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Cuvée Guy Moreautext
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Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Cuvée Guy Moreau 2003

Chablis, Burgundy, FranceCuvée Guy Moreau take sits name from a 70-year-old block planted by Guy Moreau in 1934. It is 60/40 stainless steel/ barrel fermented blend with only 10 percent new wood used -- the rest is a mix of one, two and three year old barrels. Green apple skin, honey, toasty lees, light vanilla, cashew, grapefruit, peach aromas with a wet slate note. Rich, ripe, round, broad palate with good acidity and dry. Citrus, anise, baked pear, mineral, nutty lees flavours with spicy, lemon rind finish. Fine richness and very ripe for Chablis.Tasted: 24 October 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$44.89750mlspecialty
AB$39.00750mlfine wine boutiques
Producer: Domaine Christian MoreauDistributors: Authentic Wine and Spirits Merchants
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 116855UPC: 089744423528