De Moor Bourgogne Le Vendangeur Masqué 2018
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- Drink by: 2022-2030
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This de Moor’s Bourgogne outperforms its appellation. The nose invites you to richer aromas than expected, typical of the warmer 2018 vintage. Very expressive here with red apples & pears, the palate is slightly oily with nuts & spice with citrus notes and a salty edge. It’s a gorgeous Chardonnay showing the warm vintage, comforting and textural but with a mineral finish staying true to its terroir. Very appetising indeed, the wine is complex for a village, but still lively with a long finish. It is crafted with fruit from a small plot of Chardonnay vines planted in Auxerre, west of Chablis.
Liinaa Berry is a Melbourne-based wine critic and consultant with over a decade of experience as a sommelier and wine buyer across Australia and around the world where she has built award-winning wine programs and championed independent producers with conviction. Now focused on reviewing and writing, Liinaa brings a floor-trained palate and commercial insight to her assessments. She is also the Melbourne Ambassador for Star Wine List and serves on the committee of Sommeliers Australia. An advocate for site-driven wines and thoughtful farming, Liinaa is particularly drawn to producers who articulate a clear sense of place. Her tasting philosophy centres on structure, balance and context — always asking not just how a wine tastes, but why it matters.
