Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny Prélude 2021 chateau-figeac The young Petit Chablis vines

The young Petit Chablis vines enjoy abundant sunshine on the plateaus overlooking the Valmur and Les Clos Grand Cru vineyards

Dark garnet

Chook Block takes its name from one of Greg Trott’s original broiler chicken sheds

the aim of the estate is to produce wines that speak clearly of the bright sky and diverse terroirs of the region

Raymond-Lafon looks to be well on the road to becoming one of the great classic wines of Sauternes

Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny Prélude 2021 chateau-figeac The young Petit Chablis vinesThe name says it all: Prlude is the introductory Montagny, sourced from the vineyards of Le May (Saint Vallerin) and Les Cores (Montagny). It was raised for 10 months in a combination of tank (60%) and older barrels (40%). The wine displays volume, yet it remains braced by a consistent thread of acidity. Pithy and fleshy with a citrus edge, its a perfectly balanced example of this underrated appellation. The palate sports finely honed citrus and