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J. Moreau & Fils is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a special label on all its Chablis 2014 vintage.

In 1814 Jean-Joseph Moreau, a young cooper, married a local winemaker’s daughter and inherited the oldest wine House of Chablis. Driven by passion for the vine and traditional values, he ran the business incredibly well and became very quickly one of the most important producers of wine in Chablis. He was a pioneer in the region and his success kept rising.

Over the years, J. Moreau & Fils became established internationally. It is well known for bringing out the very best of its single grape varietal, Chardonnay, in pursuit of its signature white wines that are complex, elegant, and balanced.

The Chablis appellation covers 5,000 hectares spread over 19 communes, and has four levels of appellation: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, Chablis Grand Cru. 79 lieux-dits (plots recognised for their own topographic or historical specificities) are classed as producing premier crus.

The winegrowers of Chablis have grouped these lieux-dits into 17 climats (precisely delineated plots of land that enjoy specific geological and climatic conditions) which are now used to classify the wines.

Since 1938, 111 hectares spread in a crescent shape on the right bank of the River Serein and facing south/southwest for optimal sunshine, have been classified as Chablis grand cru. Seven climats carry the worldwide reputation of the great white wines of Chablis: Les Clos, Vaudésir, Valmur, Blanchot, Les Preuses, Grenouilles and Bougros.

J. Moreau & Fils wines are imported, marketed and distributed by Farsons Beverage Imports Company (FBIC) Ltd, a member of the Farsons Group.