Tasting Notes
“There are fully three barrels of the 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Grandes Ruchottes, as the parcel was pruned after the April frosts. Opening in the glass with aromas of pear, crisp green apple, fresh mint and iodine, it's full-bodied, ample and satiny, with racy acids and a seamless, complete profile. The division of the domaine's holdings means that Alex Moreau has retained the recently replanted part of this emblematic parcel.” (93 - 95) points – William Kelley, RobertParker.com
“A reserved but wonderfully broad-ranging nose grudgingly reveals notes of mineral reduction, green apple, acacia, lemon rind and a whiff of oak. The racy and almost painfully intense medium weight flavors also possess excellent concentration as well as impressive power that carries over to the focused and hugely long finish. This built-to-age beauty is strikingly good and absolutely worthy of your interest. SWEET SPOT - OUTSTANDING” 92-95 points – Allen Meadows, burghound.com
After four generations, Bernard Moreau is now working with his two sons: Alexandre and Benoît who joined the domaine in 1995 and 1999. The estate produces wines from 13 different terroirs located around Chassagne-Montrachet.Bernard Moreau & Fils producing around 60% of whites and 40% of reds. All the wines are made in order to truly express their terroir. - Importer Note
Big changes have occurred at the domaine formerly called Bernard Moreau, as brothers Alex and Benoît have split the domaine and now have separate operations (see the reviews for Benoît below). Importantly in this context, while La Cardeuse will remain a monopole for the Moreau family, it was split between the brothers and as of 2021, there are two versions of it. And while it's a nuance, Moreau emphasized that the new domaine name will be Alex Moreau rather than Alexandre. In another change, readers should be aware that the labeling convention for the 2020s from Domaine Bernard Moreau will read "Vinifié par Alex Moreau" (vinified by Alex Moreau). Another important change is that up through and including the 2022 vintage, the domaine exploited 10.5 ha, but it is losing a long-term lease so as of the 2023 vintage, the vines under its control will total 5.8 ha. - Burghound
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Chassagne Montrachet |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |