Saint Aubin 1er Cru Sur Gamay 2023 Alex Moreau

The Saint Aubin 1er Cru Sur Gamay 2023 from Domaine Alex Moreau is a luminous, finely chiselled white, drawn from one of the most highly regarded climats of Saint Aubin. Alex Moreau coaxes from it a lively, precise and deeply mineral Chardonnay, combining the freshness of the high slopes with the generosity of the vintage. It is a Premier Cru of real elegance and offers remarkable value for money.

Terroir and vines
Saint Aubin lies just behind Chassagne Montrachet and Puligny Montrachet, in a small valley rising towards the Hautes Côtes. The Sur Gamay climat takes its name from the hamlet of Gamay, which overlooks it. Its vines grow on the slope, in shallow, stony limestone soils, at a higher altitude than those of the neighbouring villages. This cool terroir gives wines that are taut, mineral and very pure. The harvest is carried out by hand. In 2023, a sunny vintage brought good ripeness while preserving the natural vitality of the site.

Tasting profile
The colour is pale gold with green highlights. The nose opens on lemon, green apple and pear, with notes of white flowers, flint and fresh hazelnut. The palate is straight and energetic. Its texture is fine, carried by a bright acidity, and the finish is saline and persistent. It is delightful to drink now and will evolve gracefully over five to seven years.

The estate
Alex Moreau comes from a line of winegrowers established in Chassagne Montrachet for several generations, that of Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils. He now produces his wines under his own name. His style is recognised for its purity, its judicious ageing and its great precision. His cuvées are highly sought after by enthusiasts of the great whites of the Côte de Beaune.

Food and wine pairing
Serve between 10 and 12 °C. It pairs beautifully with warm oysters, sea bream tartare with citrus, seared scallops, grilled sea bass or poultry with lemon. On the cheese board, it works very well with a matured goat's cheese or a young Comté.