2022 Louis Moreau Chablis 1er Cru “Vau Ligneau”, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Chablis Vau Ligneau 1er Cru sits in a side valley on the left bank of the Serein and has a higher proportion of clay than other premier crus giving it a rounder profile. The name "Vau Ligneau" translates as "valley of the little brook." Aged for 18 months in stainless steel. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Domaine Louis Moreau is a 50 hectare estate based in the commune of Beines in the heart of the Chablis appellation. Louis and his wife Anne

an atypical winemaking style when we first harvested Cabernet Franc in 2010

25 to 30% new oak) for 10 to 12 months for malolactic fermentation and aging

The vines were planted in 1983 and the wine is aged for 11 months in oak barrels

Above the kitchen of Restaurant Alain Chapel

On August 24

Pump-over twice daily

malolactic fermentation is in neutral French barriques

Clos de los Siete

meaning “bumpy terrain”

they are simply returning to the way Eugène Amirault made wine for his family

based in Volnay

François Cazin was instrumental in the drive to establish it to save this ancient local variety