Alice et Olivier De Moor Bourgogne Aligoté 2023

Alice et Olivier De Moor Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 comes from one of Burgundy's cult producers and a benchmark for low intervention winemaking in Chablis. Since establishing their estate in Courgis in the late 1980s, Alice and Olivier de Moor have earned an international following for their meticulous organic farming, native fermentations, and remarkably transparent wines. Long before natural wine became fashionable, the De Moors were quietly crafting some of Burgundy's most distinctive and sought after bottlings, all while farming with deep respect for the vineyard.

The 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté is made from 100% aligoté grown in two organically farmed parcels in Chitry on clay and limestone soils. The grapes are harvested by hand, gently pressed, and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation before aging for about a year on its lees in enamel lined steel tanks without bâtonnage, preserving both texture and precision. It is bottled unfiltered with only a minimal addition of sulfur.

The 2023 opens with aromas of lemon zest, green apple, pear, white flowers, and crushed stone. Bright and energetic, it combines crisp citrus fruit with a beautifully textured palate, vibrant acidity, and a long saline finish. This is aligoté at its finest, offering far more depth and complexity than the grape's humble reputation might suggest.

A perfect match for oysters, shellfish, fresh goat cheese, grilled fish, or simply enjoyed as an aperitif, this wine showcases why Alice and Olivier de Moor have become one of Burgundy's most admired producers. Elegant, mineral driven, and quietly profound, it is one of the benchmark examples of modern aligoté.