Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils – Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Clos des Hospices 2019 – Burgundy France

Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Clos des Hospices 2019 is a rare and distinctive Chardonnay sourced from a prized parcel within Chablis' most celebrated Grand Cru vineyard. Combining the finesse of Les Clos with additional richness and spice, this organically farmed cuvée offers exceptional depth, precision, and aging potential.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Clos des Hospices, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2019
• Vineyard: Clos des Hospices within Les Clos Grand Cru
• Vineyard Size: 0.5 hectares
• Exposure: South
• Location: Eastern section of Les Clos Grand Cru
• Soil: Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marls with dense white clays and rocky soils
• Vine Age: 41 years average
• Farming: Certified Organic (Ecocert since 2013)
• Vinification: Hand harvested, natural yeasts, pneumatic press
• Aging: 100% barrel-aged for 9 months (1–5 year-old barrels, no new oak), followed by 6 months in tank
• Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
• Style: Grand Cru Chardonnay

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Ripe citrus, yellow orchard fruit, stone fruit
• Savory: Spice, oyster shell, wet stone, chalky minerality
• Structure: Concentrated, vibrant acidity, long finish

The warm and dry 2019 growing season produced perfectly healthy fruit with remarkable ripeness balanced by fresh acidity. Clos des Hospices retains the finesse of Les Clos while offering additional richness and subtle spicy nuances. The result is a layered and powerful Grand Cru Chardonnay with both immediate appeal and impressive cellaring potential.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from a tiny 0.5-hectare parcel within the legendary Les Clos Grand Cru vineyard
• Fully barrel-aged with no new oak, preserving purity and terroir expression
• Combines the finesse of Les Clos with extra richness and spice

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster and shellfish
• Seared scallops
• Turbot or sole
• Roast chicken with cream sauce

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of rare Grand Cru Chablis
✓ Fans of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Collectors of age-worthy white Burgundy
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked Chardonnay