Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard 2022

Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard 2022 is a shimmering, mineral-driven white Burgundy that captures the essence of great Chablis without excess weight. This premier cru site delivers a refined, finely etched expression of Chardonnay, where purity and precision are the main focus. It’s a wine for those who love Chablis in its most vibrant, terroir-transparent form, with the 2022 vintage offering both generosity of fruit and classical tension.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard shows a pale lemon color with green highlights, hinting at its youth and freshness. The nose is immediately inviting: crushed seashells and wet stones layered with green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, and a subtle touch of ripe pear. With a little air, faint notes of hazelnut, brioche and flint begin to emerge, suggesting both depth and potential for development. On the palate, the wine is precise and linear, with a core of citrus and orchard fruit framed by saline minerality and vibrant acidity. Think Granny Smith apple, Meyer lemon and a gentle hint of stone fruit, all wrapped in a finely textured, almost chalky mouthfeel. The finish is long, clean and mouthwatering, with lingering notes of citrus peel and oyster shell. Enjoyable now for its energy and brightness, it has the structure to age gracefully for 6–10 years, gaining more complexity, roundness and subtle nuttiness with time in the cellar.

Production
Beauregard is a respected premier cru vineyard in Chablis, characterized by classic Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils rich in marine fossils, which imbue the wines with their hallmark salinity and stony drive. Domaine Moreau-Naudet is known for attentive, often organic-leaning vineyard work, favoring low yields and careful canopy management to preserve freshness and concentration. Grapes are typically harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, then gently pressed and fermented with a light touch, often using indigenous yeasts. Elevage usually combines stainless steel and neutral oak to add texture without masking the terroir, resulting in a Chablis that is both pure and layered, with no overt oak influence—just a harmonious, finely tuned expression of site and vintage.

Food & Serving
This Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard 2022 is a natural partner for seafood and elegant, delicately flavored dishes. Serve it alongside oysters, scallops, lobster, poached white fish, sushi and sashimi, or refined poultry dishes with light cream or lemon-based sauces. It also works beautifully with goat cheese, fresh cheeses, and simple dishes featuring seasonal vegetables or fine charcuterie. For best enjoyment, serve at 10–12°C, slightly cooler than typical white Burgundy to highlight its tension and minerality. A brief decant of 20–30 minutes, or simply opening the bottle a bit ahead of serving, can help the wine unfold its more complex, flinty and floral nuances.

Producer
Domaine Moreau-Naudet is a highly regarded, small family estate in Chablis that has become a favorite among insiders for its soulful, terroir-driven wines. Built originally by the Moreau family and long guided by the late Stéphane Moreau-Naudet, the domaine gained a reputation for meticulous viticulture and a Burgundian, almost Chablis-meets-Chablis style that emphasizes texture, purity and minerality over easy fruit. Today, the estate continues to honor that philosophy, working thoughtfully in the vines and cellar to let each terroir speak clearly. Moreau-Naudet’s wines are regularly cited by sommeliers and critics as some of the most characterful and authentic in the region, making this 1er Cru Beauregard a compelling example of modern, artisanal Chablis at a very high level.