Bernard Moreau
About Bernard Moreau
Domaine Bernard Moreau a Chassagne-Montrachet estate producing wonderfully opulent Rouge and Blancs. The domaine dates from 1809 when Auguste Moreau constructed a cellar in the region and began to cultivate grapes in the appellation. The holdings were increased in the 1930s by descendent Marcel Moreau. The current owner is Bernard Moreau, who took over in the early 1960s at the age of just 14! Today, it is Bernard’s sons Alex and Benoît who lead the business.
Vineyard and Winemaking
Domaine Bernard Moreau comprises 9 ha of vineyards with an additional 5ha (12 acres) famed under contract. Most of this is in Chassagne-Montrachet, although there are also plots in Saint-Aubin and Volnay. The vines are old, yields are kept low and annual production only amounts to around 8,000 cases.
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Inc. VAT£694.18
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Vinous (90)
The 2018 Bourgogne Chardonnay, which had been bottled by the time of my visit, has a clean, precise apple blossom and citrus-scented bouquet that shows impressive definition for a generic white Burgundy. The palate is taut and fresh with a touch of bitter lemon on the entry, superb acidity and a saline finish. You will not find a better white Bourgogne Blanc in 2018.Inc. VAT£508.18 -
Vinous (86)
Bottled in August the 2020 Bourgogne Chardonnay has an attractive nose with light citrus fruit, apple peelings and honeyuckle. The palate is well balanced with fine depth, slight pithy in style with hints of brioche and hazelnut on the finish. Closure: DiamInc. VAT£697.78 -
Vinous (84-86)
The 2021 Bourgogne Chardonnay has a pretty, minty bouquet that has a spring in its step. The palate is well balanced with a crisp, chalky entry and modest depth, though it is just missing a little tension on the finish.Inc. VAT£618.58 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge is made from a blend of 50-year-old vines; this sample came from tank. It has quite an intense black currant and bilberry scented bouquet. The crisp palate is well balanced with slightly chewy tannins, the 10% new oak just lending a little midpalate depth, and a little peppery thanks to the 30% whole cluster fruit (a little more than in previous years). Delicious.Inc. VAT£930.58 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Village has been in barrel for a year and transferred in tank in October. This has quite intense black cherry and cassis fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, dark berry fruit laced with Earl Grey, quite weighty on the finish. This deserves a couple of years in bottle.Inc. VAT£803.38 -
Inc. VAT£876.58
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Vinous (86-88)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, which had been blended but not fined, offers scents of Golden Delicious and beeswax on the nose. The palate has a crisp entry with tropical notes of passion fruit and pineapple, a punters' Chassagne with a dab of ginger on the finish. Enjoy over the next decade.Inc. VAT£976.18
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In Bond£540.00
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Vinous (90)
The 2018 Bourgogne Chardonnay, which had been bottled by the time of my visit, has a clean, precise apple blossom and citrus-scented bouquet that shows impressive definition for a generic white Burgundy. The palate is taut and fresh with a touch of bitter lemon on the entry, superb acidity and a saline finish. You will not find a better white Bourgogne Blanc in 2018.In Bond£385.00 -
Vinous (86)
Bottled in August the 2020 Bourgogne Chardonnay has an attractive nose with light citrus fruit, apple peelings and honeyuckle. The palate is well balanced with fine depth, slight pithy in style with hints of brioche and hazelnut on the finish. Closure: DiamIn Bond£543.00 -
Vinous (84-86)
The 2021 Bourgogne Chardonnay has a pretty, minty bouquet that has a spring in its step. The palate is well balanced with a crisp, chalky entry and modest depth, though it is just missing a little tension on the finish.In Bond£477.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge is made from a blend of 50-year-old vines; this sample came from tank. It has quite an intense black currant and bilberry scented bouquet. The crisp palate is well balanced with slightly chewy tannins, the 10% new oak just lending a little midpalate depth, and a little peppery thanks to the 30% whole cluster fruit (a little more than in previous years). Delicious.In Bond£737.00 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Village has been in barrel for a year and transferred in tank in October. This has quite intense black cherry and cassis fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, dark berry fruit laced with Earl Grey, quite weighty on the finish. This deserves a couple of years in bottle.In Bond£631.00 -
In Bond£692.00
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Vinous (86-88)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, which had been blended but not fined, offers scents of Golden Delicious and beeswax on the nose. The palate has a crisp entry with tropical notes of passion fruit and pineapple, a punters' Chassagne with a dab of ginger on the finish. Enjoy over the next decade.In Bond£775.00