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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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$845.62 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,519.24 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$657.00 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,275.00 |
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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. |