Tasting Notes
Alice and Olivier De Moor’s “Le Vendangeur Masqué” label is their outlet for négociant wines, sourced from like-minded growers and made with the same natural approach as their estate bottlings. This Bourgogne Blanc captures the spirit of the project perfectly: lively, pure Chardonnay that speaks of limestone soils and careful hands.
The nose opens with a lifted freshness – citrus zest, green apple, and crushed stones – layered with hints of white flowers and a gentle savoury undertone. On the palate it’s bright and tensile, with a mouth-watering line of acidity wrapped around flavours of lemon curd, orchard fruit, and a subtle chalky grip. There’s a wonderful sense of energy here, finishing long, saline, and clean.
A vibrant and authentic Bourgogne Blanc that overdelivers for its appellation, this is drinking beautifully now but will reward a few years in bottle for extra complexity. Pair it with oysters, fresh goat’s cheese, or simply enjoy it as an aperitif with good company.
Alice and Olivier De Moor have, over the last three decades, established themselves as one of the most respected grower-producers in Chablis and the wider Bourgogne. Working from their home base in Courgis, just outside the village of Chablis, they cultivate a small patchwork of organically farmed vineyards with an almost obsessive commitment to authenticity and purity.
The De Moors were early adopters of organic viticulture in the region, beginning their conversion in the late 1980s when such practices were considered eccentric at best. Today their vineyards – spread across Chablis, Chitry, and the lesser-known Saint-Bris appellation – are farmed without chemicals, with soils kept alive and expressive of their distinctive Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone origins.
In the cellar, their approach is one of restraint and patience. Indigenous yeasts, minimal intervention, and élevage in neutral oak or stainless steel allow the wines to express unvarnished clarity and texture. Long fermentations and extended lees contact yield whites that balance crystalline minerality with savoury depth, and reds (from Pinot Noir and other Burgundian varieties) that show delicate perfume and vitality.
The De Moors’ reputation rests on their unwavering pursuit of wines that speak of place and season, rather than technique or fashion. Bottlings like their Chablis “Bel Air et Clardy,” the Aligoté, and the Sauvignon de Saint-Bris are now cult favourites, treasured for their energy, precision, and remarkable ability to age.
In short: these are wines of honesty and character, crafted by two vignerons whose guiding philosophy is to let nature do the talking.
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Bourgogne |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |