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Christian Moreau Chablis Premier Cru Vaillon(2004)

Our vineyard is located in the village of Chablis, in the very heart of the Chablis country, on the left bank of the Serein River, and benefit from a excellent south, south-east exposure. The soil is made up of kimmeridgien clay, a soil specific to the Chablis region. It is rich in fossil shells of a small oyster, Exogyra virgula, frequently found in the Chablis soil.

Density plantation: 6500 vines/ha.

Average age of the vines: 50 years.

Harvested by hand, carried by small trailers which unload the grapes by vibration to avoid crushing, then we use a sorting read more...
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June 2007

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Wine.com
June 2007
Terrific finesse and balance. Apple, lemon and mineral flavors pulse through the delicate frame, thanks to a vibrant structure. Though appealing now, it will develop well over the next decade. Drink now through 2015. Wine Spectator, Sep 30 2006 Brisk aromas of pepper and spice, with some flinty reduction. Then denser and sweeter than the village wine, with flavors of stone fruits and pepper ... offers good cut and intensity and very good length. - Stephen Tanzer
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May 2007
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