J.Moreau & Fils Chablis

If you’re new to the world of Chablis (“shah-blee”) then this is a great place to start! Chablis is an area in the north-west of Burgundy, France, that’s famous for producing Chardonnays of little to no use of oak.

The area produces wines split into four different appellations (levels of quality, typically depending on the location of the vineyards) – Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru and Grand Cru. One useful thing to know is typically Grand Cru does use oak, the others do not.

Imported into NZ by Master of Wine Steve Bennett and given big thumbs up by another Master of Wine Bob Campbell. Scoring 93/100 and a Top Rank Award (No.6 rated Chardonnay from Burgundy in the 2019 vintage) Bob said “Mellow, flavoursome Chablis from a good, ripe Chablis vintage with white peach, grapefruit, spicy oak and restrained mineral and oyster-shell characters. A smooth-textured wine in a very approachable style.”

It also scored 92/100 in Decanter magazine’s “Top Scoring Chablis” tasting and a shiny Gold medal at the Concours des Vins de Chablis 2021 – yes, a wine show entirely and utterly devoted to the wonderful world of Chablis!

Looking for an ideal food and wine pairing with Chablis? It’s got to to be shellfish and especially good old New Zealand oysters! The soils in Chablis are literally crushed seashells from way back in the Jurassic period!