Notes: New vintage not yet rated by the press – the 2006 vintage was awarded 15/20 by Gault Millau
A blend of a mosaic of terroirs classified as Premier Cru ( Les Maroques, Les Platières, Les Las, and Les Gouresses climats), this Montagny Premier Cru cuvée opens the estate's range in fine style. It is immediately fresh and fruity, with notes that are both very mineral and of great aromatic purity. A balanced wine with a discreet mellowness on the palate, making for a most delicious introduction!
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Eye
clear, golden yellow color with green highlights
Nose
fresh and fruity, with mineral notes and great aromatic purity
Mouth
a subtle mellowness on the palate gives it a beautiful balance
Serve
bottled at 12°C
Open
1/4 hour before service
Drink from
2009
Apogee
2012
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
A savourer en apéritif, sur un jambon persillé, des terrines de poissons, des langoustines, des poissons blancs...<br/>
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
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. PIERRE A. Published on 10/24/2017
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Review and opinion by Mr. DAVID L. Published on 06/30/2015
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Note and opinion by Mr. ARNAUD S. Published on 08/14/2014
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