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At the heart of the Yonne, in Courgis, a small village nestled seven kilometres southwest of Chablis, Domaine Alice et Olivier De Moor has established itself as one of the most admired references in contemporary Burgundy viticulture. Across a vineyard of approximately ten hectares, this couple of winegrower-oenologists produces some 45,000 bottles each year of rare sincerity and precision, unanimously acclaimed by lovers of great white wines. Certified in organic farming since 2005 and Ecocert-labelled since 2008, Alice and Olivier De Moor embody an exacting and humble vision of their craft: producing living, straight, mineral wines that express their terroir.
The history of Domaine Alice et Olivier de Moor begins in the early 1990s in Courgis, a small village located near Chablis. Olivier de Moor, native to the region, takes over some family parcels and settles with his wife Alice to create an independent wine estate, guided by a simple philosophy: to produce authentic wines, respectful of living nature and terroir.
From their beginnings, Alice et Olivier de Moor chose clean and demanding viticulture, at a time when intensive practices still largely dominated Burgundy. Their approach is inspired by the principles of organic and biodynamic farming, with extreme attention paid to soil work and the natural balance of the vines.
Over the years, the estate has acquired an international reputation. The cuvées quickly became highly sought after, both by sommeliers and by wine merchants specializing in natural wines. Today, the wines of Alice et Olivier de Moor are among the most prized bottles from Chablis and Yonne, often offered in limited quantities directly from the estate through allocation systems.
The vineyard of Domaine Alice et Olivier de Moor extends over a small area of approximately ten hectares, mainly distributed around Courgis and Chablis. The parcels benefit from exceptional limestone terroirs, characteristic of the region, ideal for expressing the Chardonnay grape variety.
The Kimmeridgian soils, composed of marls and limestones rich in marine fossils, give the estate's white wines that particularly distinctive mineral tension. Some vines are over fifty years old, offering grapes of great aromatic concentration.
The management of the vineyard is exemplary: no herbicides, no synthetic chemical products, regular soil work and controlled yields. The entire production follows an organic approach very close to biodynamics, allowing for healthy and perfectly ripe grapes.
This rigor in the vineyard constitutes the foundation of the house style: straight, chiseled wines, of great energy, capable of evolving magnificently toward the status of old vintages.
In the cellar, the same philosophy of respect and precision guides the work of Alice et Olivier de Moor. The vinifications are minimally interventionist, with natural fermentations carried out using indigenous yeasts. The aging is done mainly in tanks and old barrels, so as never to mask the expression of the terroir.
Sulfur doses are reduced to the strict minimum, and some cuvées may even be made without any additives, fully embracing the spirit of natural wines. The wines are only very lightly filtered, or not at all, in order to preserve all their depth.
This expertise results in cuvées of great aromatic purity, recognizable among all. Whether it be white wine or red wine, each bottle expresses a strong and sincere identity, highly sought after by lovers of grand crus and authentic wines.
The range of Domaine Alice et Olivier de Moor is deliberately limited, favoring quality over quantity.
This flagship cuvée of the estate combines several parcels located around Courgis. It offers a typically Chablis profile: tension, minerality and great freshness, ideal for discovering the house style.
A white wine of great precision, both airy and profound. Its remarkable balance makes it a wine ready to drink while offering beautiful aging potential.
An emblematic cuvée, it rehabilitates the Aligoté grape variety in a noble and vibrant version. A radiant wine, highly appreciated by lovers of rare wines and characterful cuvées.
Under this label, the estate offers wines made from carefully selected grape purchases. Creative, often atypical cuvées, which enjoy great success among natural wine enthusiasts.
On the red wine side, the estate produces an elegant and digestible Pinot Noir, marked by notes of fresh red fruits and great tannic finesse.
Some of these cuvées are sometimes available in magnums and large formats, particularly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of long aging.
The wines of Domaine Alice et Olivier de Moor are above all gastronomic wines. The Chablis pair wonderfully with oysters, shellfish, grilled or sauced fish, as well as goat cheeses.
Aligoté proves perfect as an aperitif or with seafood platters. As for red wines, they pair ideally with roasted poultry, beef carpaccio or simple and authentic cuisine.
Their energy and freshness make them ideal companions for convivial meals, but also high-class bottles for more refined occasions.
Domaine Alice et Olivier de Moor today represents one of the purest and most sincere expressions of contemporary Burgundy. Its wines, precise, vibrant and deeply alive, appeal to both lovers of wines ready to drink and collectors in search of great old vintages. For any enthusiast wishing to purchase high-quality wine, these cuvées constitute a safe bet, reflecting exemplary artisanal expertise.
Trusting Vins et Millesimes to discover the wines of Domaine Alice et Olivier de Moor means benefiting from a rigorous and passionate selection, ideal for purchasing wine online with complete peace of mind. Enthusiasts will regularly find cuvées available directly from the estate or through allocation, sometimes offered on promotion, as well as a selection of magnums and large formats for special occasions. Thanks to volume discounts, a quality offering highlighting organic, biodynamic and natural wines, and a catalog featuring the most highly praised wines by critics, each order becomes a simple and secure experience. So many good reasons to choose Vins et Millesimes to enrich your cellar with exceptional white wine and red wine.
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