Domaine Alice and Olivier de Moor
Alice and Olivier are well known for their pure, natural wines that they craft from small plots in Chablis, Chitry and the little known Saint Bris appellation. Their wines are highly sought-after in Paris and New York so we were delighted when they agreed to release some of their dwindling supplies for Australia.
They have been tending their organic vines near their village of Courgis for almost fifteen years now. Courgis lies north west of Dijon so it is quite a cold area leading to low yields from the vines. Both Alice and Olivier share the winemaking as they work together to craft these stunning wines.
All the grapes are picked by hand and only natural yeasts are used to ferment the wines which are matured in oak barrels that are typically one to four years old to ensure that the oak flavours do not dominate the fruit.
Domaine De Moor Chablis 'Rosettes' 2009
This is a flinty, minerally Chardonnay from their steep Rosettes vineyard which lies in the famous Chablis appellation. The Rosettes is one of their top wines and is highly sought after.
Biodynamic and natural
RRP: SOLD OUT
Domaine De Moor Bourgogne Chitry 2009
The Chitry is made from a vineyard that lies just outside the Chablis boundary so those in the know snap up this wine as it has all the characteristics of a Chablis but at a lower price. It is a pure Chardonnay and is classified as a Burgundy Village wine (the village being Chitry).
Biodynamic and natural
RRP: SOLD OUT
Domaine De Moor Bourgogne Aligoté 2009
We are particularly pleased to have been offered some of their delicious Domaine De Moor Bourgogne Aligoté. Aligoté is the second white grape of Burgundy and wine made from this grape is popular locally but not seen much outside of France. In the right hands it can be a wonderful wine – and this one certainly is. We’ve long been fans of this grape and this wine has been receiving accolades on both sides of the Atlantic.
Biodynamic and natural
RRP: SOLD OUT
Le Vendangeur Masqué AOC Chablis 2009
This
wine does not come from fruit picked from the de Moor's vineyards but from a
friend who has vineyards near the town of Courgis in the Chablis and Chablis
Premier Cru appellations. These vineyards are tended organically and is
currently in conversion to achieve organic certification.
The wine has been made by Olivier, however, to his exacting standard. This is a fine Chablis with lots of fruit showing. It is well-rounded, fresh tasting and has a streak of acidity and a long finish. A lovely wine to enjoy with a meal.
Biodynamic and natural
RRP: $34