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Stéphane Aladame
Montagny · Burgundy · France
Stéphane Aladame's organic vineyard in Montagny has emerged as a standout in the Côte Chalonnaise. Starting from nothing in 1992 at just 18 years old, Stéphane has built an impressive reputation largely through his focus on Premier Cru vineyards.
“His wines now adorn the tables of Michelin-starred restaurants both in France and internationally.”
Covering eight hectares, Stéphane’s vineyards are entirely organically managed and manually harvested, setting them apart from the predominantly cooperative-run vineyards in Montagny. He conducts the vinification of each vineyard plot separately in a modest cellar beneath his home. The wines are characterised by their intense, crystalline precision and distinct vibrancy, qualities Stéphane credits to Montagny’s high limestone content and shallow soils, giving them a profile more akin to Chablis than to those of the Côte d’Or.
