The Bernard Moreau wine estate is located in Burgundy, in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. Since the beginning of the 19th century, the Moreau family has been heavily involved in the history of this village, notably by building a cellar facing the famous La Maltroie cru. It was in 1930 that Bernard Moreau began to develop the estate, by acquiring plots located on the great terroirs of the appellation. This tradition has been perpetuated until today, making it possible to find certain first growths of Chassagne-Montrachet in red and not in white.
Today, brothers Alexandre and Benoît Moreau have joined their father at the estate after having surveyed the vineyards of the New World for a few years. Alexandre Moreau is in charge of the cellar and Benoît Moreau takes care of the vines. Their style of wine is vibrant and aims to be the most faithful translation of the terroirs from which they come. It is in particular for this reason that the Moreau brothers do not use synthetic inputs in the vines and have followed biodynamic principles for a few years.
In the cellar, aging is longer than before, but the winegrowers limit new wood and batonnage as much as possible, thus preserving the brilliance of the fruit.
91-93 Points Wine Advocate
The 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru les Chenevottes has a precise, limestone and green apple-scented bouquet, a hint of orange blossom developing in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry. I like the texture here, the slight waxiness to the mouthfeel with a feisty and lively finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is the kind of Chenevottes you could drink until the cows come home.
91-93 Points Vinous
Bright pale yellow. Musky aromas of lemon cream and nut oil. Less opulent than the 2013, coming across as sappier and more mineral than the earlier vintage. The wine’s sound acidity and considerable CO2 make it hard to assess today but the long finish suggests that this wine will be a big success.