Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny Prélude 2021 chateau-figeac Raymond-Lafon looks to be well

Raymond-Lafon looks to be well on the road to becoming one of the great classic wines of Sauternes

The grapes are hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard

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

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the aim of the estate is to produce wines that speak clearly of the bright sky and diverse terroirs of the region

Domaine Stéphane Aladame Montagny Prélude 2021 chateau-figeac Raymond-Lafon looks to be wellThe 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