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.
90 Points William Kelley (Wine Advocate)
The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Village wafts from the glass with notes of orange oil, white flowers, Anjou pear, mint and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it’s bright and lively, with fine concentration, tangy acids and a nicely defined finish.
91-93 Points Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy)
A large cuvée covering the whole appellation. It is a good feeling to be able to recommend a wine, which should be relatively easily findable in the market place. Pale lemon colour, a vibrant nose with some fresh apples alongside the riper fruit notes. Excellent balance here, nuanced, subtle, authoritative and long.