Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny 1er Cru Découverte 2021

Montagny is home to a dizzying number of Premier Cru vineyards, not all of which are quite worthy of their rank according to Stéphane Aladame. Regardless, this is a terrific white Burgundy that carries its classification lightly. It’s a blend of two limestone-rich Premier Cru sites (Les Maroques and Les Gouresses). The fruit comes from younger vines planted between 1995 and 2014 and the 2021 was raised entirely in cuve. Layered with more leesy complexity and fruit intensity than Prélude, this is silky, juicy and bright with a lively pinch of minerality through the palate. It closes with tones of citrus and chalk. Chablis of the south.