La Maison unveils its chardonnay "Le Sans Bois"

Going against the grain of the trend for rounded, oaky wines, here is a Chardonnay that is all about freshness, created by Lucie Depuydt, winemaker at the J. Moreau & Fils wine house and a talented enologist and soil expert.

Lucie has selected the star of the white varietals grown in some cooler terroirs that have similar soils and climate to Chablis.

It is therefore a geo-climatic approach that governs the production of this Vin de France: Grapes harvested at the coolest time of day, magnified by vinification according to Chablis principles, with gentle pressing to extract the subtle aromas of the Chardonnay, then ageing in stainless-steel vats over fine lees to refine the wine.

This wine illustrates the philosophy of J. Moreau & Fils and its winemaker, for whom “vinification must reveal, but also protect the very delicate aromas of the Chardonnay”.

The 2016 vintage opens on floral notes, before giving way to crisp, fresh fruity aromas of pear and grapefruit, with a good tension, close to a Chablis. This wine expresses the J Moreau & Fils house style: Structure and texture, vivacity and minerality. It makes an ideal aperitif, and a delightful accompaniment to seafood.