Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny Prélude 2021 chateau-figeac There is nothing jinxed about

There is nothing jinxed about the wine however

Dark garnet

The grapes are hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard

perfumed finish

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

Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny Prélude 2021 chateau-figeac There is nothing jinxed aboutThe 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