Presentation
Originally from Montagny, Stéphane Aladame created his own estate in 1992, starting from a plot of only 28 ares. He gradually developed his vineyard, which today covers nearly 8 hectares, including 7 hectares in Montagny Premier Cru. The estate relies on responsible viticulture, with rigorous manual work and limitation of inputs. In the cellar, the approach is minimalist: aging on fine lees, absence of excessive stirring, and fermentation in barrels without dominant new wood. The particularity of the estate: a sharp expertise on the Montagny appellation, producing straight, tense wines of great precision.
Location
Premier Cru “Les Vignes Derrière” is located in the village of Montagny-lès-Buxy, covering a surface area of 0.9682 hectares.
Terroir
East-facing slope – clay-limestone soils – altitude: 345 meters.
In the vineyard
The vines are cultivated with deep respect for the terroir. Mechanical soil management includes ploughing and light surface tilling. In some plots, natural grass cover is maintained to prevent erosion and protect soil health. Phytosanitary treatments use only natural products (sulphur and copper) and are applied only as needed, depending on weather conditions varying from 5 to 12 treatments per year.
Harvest
Manual harvest. Whole grape bunches are pressed directly, followed by light settling.
Winemaking
Fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts. 50% of the wine is vinified in tanks (including concrete egg-shaped vats), the other 50% in oak barrels (no new oak). Malolactic fermentation is completed 100%. The wine is fined and filtered before bottling.
Ageing
Aged for 50% in tanks (including concrete eggs) and 50% in oak barrels (no new oak), to preserve both structure and freshness.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 5 Ă 25 years old
Serving
10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A white wine of beautiful complexity, revealing layers of stone fruits supported by a broad, structured palate. The wine’s minerality and freshness lend it elegance and balance, making it a fine expression of its high-altitude terroir.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with fish, seafood, and white meats. It’s an ideal match for slow-cooked wild turbot in truffle butter, as well as pike quenelles with Nantua sauce.