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Alice & Olivier de Moor
Chablis · Burgundy · France
Alice and Olivier de Moor are the masterminds behind some of the most authentic and natural Chablis wines, working as if under the auspices of Mother Nature herself. For over three decades, they have been cultivating their organic vines in the vicinity of their home village of Courgis, located northwest of Dijon, which includes old parcels planted as far back as 1902. They produce not only Chablis but also Bourgogne Aligoté, focusing keenly on achieving perfect ripeness, which minimises the need for intervention during the winemaking process. Their philosophy, "Live and Let Live," encapsulates their approach: instead of dominating the winemaking process, they gently guide it, allowing each wine to find its own path. According to Alice, this approach involves stepping back to let the wine express itself, aiding it subtly along its journey.Their approach to viticulture is uniquely unconventional. Their vineyard is lush with grass, and they deliberately reduce yields by pruning. Every task is performed manually, treating the vineyard much like a well-tended garden. In the cellar, the wines are aged in foudres and oak barrels that are one to four years old, a practice that ensures the oak influence remains subtle and does not overshadow the wine’s fruitiness.
“They left unfiltered, standing out for their exceptional clarity and purity.”
De Moor's Chablis is noted for its smooth, crystalline texture and a distinctly saline finish.
