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Aladame Montagny 1er Cru Platieres 2022

Aladame Montagny 1er Cru Platieres 2022

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Clean, Crisp, and Regionally Accurate

Made by Stéphane Aladame, "Les Platières" offers a direct, well-made look at Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise. This wine avoids heavy oak influence or excessive weight, leaning instead into a refreshing, bright style. The 2022 vintage balances the natural warmth of the season with standard regional freshness, showing straightforward notes of green apple, lemon pith, and white peach, underlined by a subtle chalky mineral component. It is a medium-bodied white wine with clean lines, dependable acidity, and a crisp, bone-dry finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied & Balanced ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh & Crisp ●●●●●
Fruit Green Apple, Pear & Citrus zest ●●●●●
Oak Discrete (Aged in Seasoned Neutral French Oak Barrels) ●●●●●

Vineyard & Estate Background

  • 91 Points Outstanding - Alan Meadows' Burghound.com "A cool and airy nose is comprised by aromas of citrus, petrol, herbal tea and all-but invisible wood influence. There is solid density to the medium weight flavors thanks to the abundant sappy dry extract that also buffers the moderately firm acid spine shaping the clean, dry and notably more complex finale. One to consider."
  • A Respected Montagny Producer: Stéphane Aladame established his domain in 1992. In a village historically dominated by large cooperatives, his focus on small-scale, steady independent winemaking has made him a reliable name for quality in Montagny. His style consistently emphasizes freshness and straightforward varietal character.
  • The Platières Site: "Les Platières" is a recognized Premier Cru plot featuring clay-limestone soils. It typically yields wines with good structural lines and a clear, chalky texture. In the warm 2022 vintage, the vineyard successfully retained a balanced level of natural acidity, avoiding the flabby or overly heavy character sometimes found in warmer years.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay harvested from estate plots within the Montagny 1er Cru "Les Platières" climat.
  • Grown on clay-limestone soils that contribute a reliable level of structure and typical regional minerality.
  • Fermented and aged for 10–12 months in neutral, used French oak barrels to support the texture without masking the fruit flavors with new wood.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Bright pale straw yellow with clean, clear reflections.
  • Nose: Fresh and straightforward, offering aromas of green apple, lemon rind, and white peach, with light hints of white flowers and crushed stone.
  • Palate: Dry and medium-bodied with an approachable entry. Crisp orchard fruits and citrus zest lead the palate, followed by a solid line of fresh acidity. The finish is clean, dry, and shows subtle mineral qualities.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve chilled at 10–12°C. Avoid serving it overly cold, which can mask the primary fruit and lean texture.
  • Decanting: Not necessary; the wine opens up readily upon pouring. It is ready for drinking now and will hold well in a cellar over the next 3–5 years.
  • Western Pairing: Pan-seared white fish, goat cheese salads, roasted chicken, or simple pasta dishes with light cream sauces.
  • Asian Pairing: Premium Steamed Prawn Dumplings (Har Gow), Steamed Garoupa with Soy Sauce, or simple stir-fried chicken with ginger.

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