It’s impossible to discuss Burgundy without mentioning the name Moreau.
Alex Moreau – who has been running the legendary Domaine Bernard Moreau; belongs to the new generation of talented wine makers in the Cote d’Or, who went through formal studies and have experienced working in other wine regions around the world. In 2021, Alex began to bottle wines under his own label assuming full control of the domaine, its winery, cellar, winemaking and vineyards.
Domaine Alex Moreau is the natural progression from storied Domaine Bernard Moreau, Alex’s father and rightfully venerated vigneron in Burgundy. Employing a style of wine making that might best be described as hands-off, the house produces Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that are sensual, opulent and utterly delicious.
Today, Alex Moreau and his wife Martine are the stewards of Domaine Alex Moreau. Alex leads the overall operations of the winery including cellar, winemaking, and the vineyards. Martine plays an active and vital role in the business, and together, they are writing the next chapter in the legacy of Domaine Alex Moreau.
SUSTAINABLE, ORGANICALLY-FARMED TERROIR
Single vineyard high above the village of Mersault, A.O.C, close to Auxey-Durésses.
- Exposure: Southeast
- Soil: Limestone
As with most all great Burgundian estates the emphasis at Alex Moreau is on terroir. Treat the vineyards right and they’ll reward you with superior fruit. To maintain healthy balanced soils the winery uses organic fertilizers and no pesticides. To ensure greater flavor intensity they farm the land for lower yields through pruning, debudding, green harvesting in August, leaf thinning for Pinot Noir (on the morning sun side), and the planting of cover crops in certain vineyards to encourage competition and soak up moisture.
WINERY
The white wines of Alex Moreau continue with long pressings, vinification in predominantly François Frères barrels, spontaneous fermentation with natural yeast, and an élevage that lasts a year, followed by six months on the lees in tank before bottling under natural cork.
TASTING NOTES:
This higher altitude plot brings a more lean approach to Meursault – more like Chassagne. Cooler aromas of Granny Smith apples, hazelnut, zest and a touch of carnation. Sleek, sophisticated and mineral-inflected, this Mersault has lovely balance with a fine, long finish.