Stéphane Aladame - Montagny 1er Cru Découverte 2018
88/100
Robert Parker
"Offering aromas of white flowers, blanched almonds, elderflower, and peach, the 2018 Montagny 1er Cru Découverte is dense, delicate, and pretty, with moderate concentration and lively acidity. Like all Aladame wines this year, it will drink well in its youth. " (Wine Advocate 2020) This blend of young vines planted on two climats in Montagny 1er Cru produces a fresh, fruity wine with lovely mineral notes. Made entirely in vats, this cuvée allows the purity of the fruit to express itself with a few floral notes.
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Eye
Pale yellow dress
Nose
On the purity of the fruit
Mouth
Fresh, fruity, and mineral
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with seasonal vegetable risotto, scallops, fish terrines, goat cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Stéphane Aladame established his estate in 1992 at the age of 18 and now works with Julie on 8 hectares in Montagny, seven of which are premier cru. For the past ten years, the vines have been cultivated using organic methods, with grass cover and plowing. A fan of freshness and finesse, Stéphane uses very few barrels so that the terroir can express itself. The wines thus offer character but acquire their precision with a little time in the bottle. An essential estate in Montagny, highly prized by wine merchants and restaurateurs.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Offering aromas of white flowers, blanched almonds, elderflower, and peach, the 2018 Montagny Premier Cru Découverte is dense, delicate, and pretty, with moderate concentration and lively acidity. Like all Aladame wines this year, it will drink well in its youth.
About the estate:
As I wrote last year, Stéphane Aladame, who launched his eponymous estate 25 years ago at the age of 18, is one of the leading figures in Montagny. He describes his methods in the vineyards as "three-quarters organic," meaning that he works the soil and avoids herbicides and the use of organic pesticides, but will use two or three synthetic treatments during the year if necessary. In the cellar, he does not seek extremes, using mostly large 350-liter barrels and rotating barrels for 10 years, so that the aromas and flavors of new oak do not have a significant influence here. His wines are pure, charming, and well worth seeking out.As I wrote last year, Stéphane Aladame, who launched his eponymous estate 25 years ago at the age of 18, is one of the leading figures in Montagny. He describes his methods in the vineyards as "three-quarters organic," meaning that he works the soil and avoids herbicides and the use of organic pesticides, but will use two or three synthetic treatments during the year if necessary. In the cellar, he does not seek extremes, using mostly large 350-liter barrels and rotating barrels for 10 years, so that the aromas and flavors of new oak do not have a significant influence here. His wines are pure, charming, and well worth seeking out.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Stéphane Aladame established his estate in 1992, at the age of eighteen. Since then, this perfectionist producer has progressed steadily, assisted by his wife Julie. Alongside the estate, a small wine trading business was launched in 2002, producing white Burgundy and a small amount of Montagny. His white Montagny wines are models of finesse and freshness: lightly oaked, consistently excellent, with good aging potential and reasonably priced. The estate is a fixture on the best French gourmet tables and exports only half of its production.