Le Vendangeur Masqué – Chablis Village (Alice & Olivier De Moor)

Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France (Courgis; 1.1 ha of clay‑limestone parcels, one fully organic, one in organic conversion) ()
Grape: 100% Chardonnay (including some Musqué clone)
Vintage: 2022 (2020 & 2019 also available) 
Alcohol: ~12–13% ABV 
Bottle Size: 75 cl
Farming: Organic (Ecocert since 2008); small-lot, hand-harvested

🌱 Viticulture & Winemaking

• Grapes are hand-picked, destemmed, and gently pressed using a pneumatic press ().

• Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel; malolactic occurs naturally.

• Aged 8–12 months on fine lees in used stainless and oak barrels, with no bâtonnage or racking ().

• Bottled unfined, unfiltered, with a single small SO₂ addition at bottling ().

🍏 Tasting Notes

A precise, mineral-driven Chablis with scents of white flowers, green apple, and wet stone. On the palate, it's vibrant and focused, featuring citrus zest, salinity, chalk, and subtle honeyed lees texture, finishing with lively acidity and an elegant tension ().

🍽️ Food Pairing

Serve at 10–12 °C. A classic match with oysters, shellfish, white-fleshed fish, and creamy goat cheese. Also delightful alongside chicken in cream sauce or light seafood risottos.

🌟 Why We Love It

Le Vendangeur Masqué is the purest, most natural expression of Chablis from Alice & Olivier’s negocé line—born of both vineyard adversity and creative spirit. It offers grand-finesse Chablis character without the premier cru price tag ().

🛒 Quick Shop Summary

• Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Vinification: Indigenous yeast, long lees aging, no filtration, minimal SO₂

• Profile: Chalky minerality, citrus, green fruit, focused tension

• Serve: 10–12 °C — enjoy now through 2028

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