The story of Moreau-Naudet is inseparable from Stéphane Moreau, who redirected his family domaine toward low yields, attentive farming and more expressive, textural wines. Inspired by Vincent Dauvissat, Didier Dagueneau and Nadi Foucault, his approach prioritised character over convention.
His sudden passing in 2016, on the eve of harvest, was deeply felt. Since then, Virginie Moreau has carried the domaine forward with quiet resolve, refining the wines despite a run of frost-affected vintages.
The vineyards are farmed with restraint and intent. Soils are ploughed, chemicals avoided, and harvesting is done by hand, often later than neighbours to ensure full ripeness. This shapes a style that moves beyond the region’s typical austerity.
Here, Chablis shows more breadth. The citrus line remains, but is layered with riper fruit, a deeper mid-palate and an integrated mineral thread. There is generosity without excess, and precision without rigidity.
In the cellar, the approach is measured. Whole-berry pressing, native fermentations and moderate temperatures preserve detail and texture. Up to 30 percent barrel élevage is used for the top wines, with no meaningful new oak. Lees ageing is extended, up to 18 months even for village wines, building complexity naturally with minimal bâtonnage and low sulphur.
The result is a distinctive expression of Chablis, wines of understated power.