2021 Stéphane Aladame Montagny 1er Cru "Les Coères"

In the glass, the 2021 Stéphane Aladame Montagny 1er Cru “Les Coères” reads as an expressive, focused, mineral white Burgundy. Expect a pale gold color and an aromatic profile built around lemon, pear skin, white peach, and citrus blossom, with a subtle floral note and a chalky, lightly saline undertone. On the palate, the wine should be medium-bodied but taut, with the vintage’s fresh acidity carrying flavors of orchard fruit, lemon zest, and a touch of almond or hazelnut from barrel aging in neutral wood. The finish is long, precise, and driven more by line and persistence than by richness. This is a style of Montagny that shows density, but always within a restrained frame.

Founded in 1992 when Stéphane Aladame established his domaine at just 18 years old, this small, family-run estate in Montagny now farms roughly 7 hectares devoted entirely to Chardonnay across several Premier Cru sites. Working with sustainable viticulture and meticulous hand harvesting, Aladame focuses on expressing the limestone-rich soils and cool, elevated slopes of southern Burgundy. Fermentations are carried out with native yeasts and élevage is carefully tailored using a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak, resulting in precise, mineral-driven white Burgundies known for their tension, clarity, and ageworthy structure.