Bourgogne Blanc Chitry De Moor 2023

Bourgogne Blanc Chitry De Moor, biodynamic farming, 30 year old vines, heavy limestone soils produce wines of intensity and longevity.  The Chitry is like a poorer cousin of Chablis, located down the road, not far from Auxerre, both reds and wines can be precise, mineral and complex but generally cheaper than the more prestigious region firther south.  De Moor’s Chitry Chardonnay is typically delicious, mineral with subtle creamy textural elements to the palate, delicious on its own or with pretty much anything white, fish, meat or cheese.

They started a small winery in Courgis, a small village 7km SW of Chablis in the mid nineties whilst still working for larger wine estates. From the outset, the vision was a natural one and at the time, Chablis was dominated by large scale industrial production and the horror of the ubiquitous petit Chablis dominated the landscape.

So their decision was brave and pioneering. Over time the domaine they started from scratch grew to include a 'chai' which is managed using only gravity. All work is natural in the vines. Rigorous pruning, sensible de-budding and careful canopy management with manual leaf thinning are all carried out to control the yields and ensure the best, most expressive grapes. Wild grasses are allowed to grow between the rows and they work the vines using a horse. Winemaking is as simple as possible. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed into tank or barrel, where they undergo a wild yeast fermentation. Ageing in tank/barrel takes place for a further year. There is generally no sulphur added at any stage.

The wines are all delicious, minerally and subtly complex. They are defined by razor sharp acidity and a lean profile which indicates a long life span and will reward ageing.