Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny Prélude 2021 chateau-figeac Chook Block takes its name

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

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

The grapes are hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard

Very concentrated flavors of stone fruits

Dark garnet

Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny Prélude 2021 chateau-figeac Chook Block takes its nameThe 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