The 2021 Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny 1er Cru Les Coères is a beautifully precise and intensely mineral Chardonnay from one of the Côte Chalonnaise’s benchmark white wine specialists. Produced from the limestone-rich Les Coères Premier Cru vineyard in Montagny, the wine reflects Stéphane Aladame’s meticulous vineyard work and restrained winemaking philosophy, balancing purity, freshness and terroir transparency with impressive depth and structure. The cooler 2021 vintage particularly enhances the wine’s tension and aromatic definition, delivering exceptional finesse and energy. The nose reveals preserved lemon, green apple and white peach layered alongside white flowers, crushed stone and subtle hazelnut notes, giving the wine remarkable lift and complexity.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of citrus peel, orchard fruit and delicate lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness and deep chalky tension, finishing long, dry and beautifully persistent with outstanding precision and ageing potential. Careful élevage in older oak barrels contributes subtle richness and structural depth while preserving the wine’s crystalline purity and energetic character. The Les Coères terroir consistently produces one of Montagny’s most elegant and mineral expressions, combining concentration with remarkable refinement.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2021 Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny 1er Cru Les Coères is a superb Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnay — mineral, layered and beautifully refined with outstanding freshness and terroir detail. Perfect with scallops, roast chicken, lobster, creamy risotto or refined seafood dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar comfortably through 2038+.
