David Moret-Nomine

David Moret-Nomine is a micro-négociant based in Beaune who has been building a reputation for clean, mineral-driven Burgundy whites since 2000. After studying oenology and working in winemaking supplies, David committed to his own label by sourcing grapes from top growers and purchasing his first barrels in the late 1980s. He holds no family vines; instead, he buys small parcels and works them in his small cellar with discipline—whole-bunch pressing, indigenous yeasts, long barrel aging in French oak, and bottling without fining or filtration. His range spans the Côte de Beaune (Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Romain, Chassagne-Montrachet) down to the Côte Chalonnaise, with a single Aligoté. David Moret-Nomine wines are buttery and layered, built for the table and the cellar alike.

About David Moret-Nomine

David Moret began as a student of oenology before pivoting to sell winemaking equipment—a practical education that shaped his later craft. In 2000, with no inherited vineyard, he started his eponymous label by acquiring grapes and barrels. Since then he has assembled a portfolio of small parcels from established growers, all worked within his modest Beaune cellar. His method is consistent: hand-picked fruit in small boxes to keep berries intact, gentle whole-bunch pressing, fermentation with natural yeasts in used and new French oak, malolactic fermentation in barrel, and roughly eleven months of aging. The result is wines that reflect their terroir without heavy-handed intervention—clarity over extraction. His focus remains on the classic white-wine heartland of Burgundy, where limestone and clay soils define the character of each site.

David Moret-Nomine Wines in Our Collection

Start with the 2023 Meursault Sous La Velle (91 points)—a vibrant entry point at £88.90, displaying ripe citrus, white peach, and brioche notes with a lingering finish. For a Premier Cru step up, the 2023 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes (91 points, £157.50) adds white flower and quince on a creamy, well-balanced palate. If you want to explore the stony, sunlit character of the south-facing vineyard, try the 2024 Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières (89 points, £174.20)—tropical fruit aromas with poised acidity and a mouthwatering finish, made in limited quantity. The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet (92 points, £88.90) offers excellent value, while the 2023 Le Grand A Aligoté (90 points, £21.45) is a bright, mineral alternative at entry level.

Food Pairing

Serve the lighter Saint-Romain or Rully with shellfish, Dover sole, or simple roast chicken. Les Charmes and Les Genevrières suit richer dishes: lobster thermidor, turbot with beurre blanc, or creamy mushroom risotto. The Puligny-Montrachet is at home with scallops or white fish in butter sauce. The Aligoté pairs beautifully with charcuterie, goat's cheese, or Burgundian Escargots de Bourgogne.

Who is David Moret-Nomine and where are the wines made?

David Moret is a micro-négociant based in Beaune who founded his label in 2000. He sources grapes from top growers across the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, then works them in his small cellar using traditional methods—whole-bunch pressing, natural yeasts, and long oak aging.

What style are these wines and which should I try first?

All David Moret-Nomine whites are Chardonnay or Aligoté, bottled without fining or filtration. They are buttery, mineral, and age-worthy. Start with the 2023 Meursault Sous La Velle (91 points) for ripe citrus and brioche notes.

What is the price range?

David Moret-Nomine wines range from £21.45 (Le Grand A Aligoté) to £238.70 (2024 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières). Most village and Premier Cru bottles sit between £40 and £175.