Tasting Notes
The 2019 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, raised in a single 350-litre used barrel, was racked the week before my visit. As the first barrel was new, the wood influence is quite pronounced at the moment, though that will be assimilated by the time of bottling. The palate is fresh and delineated with candied orange peel and apricot notes. Again, there is a touch of vanilla from new oak but again, that will go with time. Good depth and very persistent on the finish. Very good potential but it will require cellaring. (92-94) points - Neal Martin
Moreau produced 350 liters of the 2019 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, a wine that was fermented in a new large barrel before being racked to a three-year-old barrel to finish its élevage on the lees. Offering up inviting aromas of crisp orchard fruit, mint, nutmeg and baking spices, it's full-bodied, satiny and layered, with a bright, chiseled profile and fine depth at the core. (94 - 96) points - William Kelley
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 | Puligny Montrachet |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |