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ALB0420WW
Montagny 1er Cru Chazelle
2020
Burgundy
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

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Burgundy is a long and complex strip of regions, sub-regions, villages and vineyards stretching from Dijon in the north to Macon in the south. It producers, along with perhaps one or two other regions, the most sought after wines in the word sometimes selling for tens of thousands of pounds. But for a few exceptions the reds are Pinot Noir and the whites are Chardonnay, but it is the micro-climate, soils and winemaking that makes the wine so interesting, unique and varied in style and quality. It is the most terroir driven region of France and with its continental climate that varies much from year to year, vintage variation in the wines is everything.

Whilst 2018 may well be Aline Beauné’s first ever solo vintage, she’s no stranger to winemaking in the Cote Chalonnaise. For 15 years she has been heading up the winemaking for Château de la Crée (a domaine based in nearby Santenay) when a few years ago she decided it was time to do it all herself. So when the Buxy co-operative’s lease on 5ha of her families 12ha of Montagny vines came to an end she jumped at the chance. Her 5ha are found in the commune of Saint-Vallerin and are split between; 12.5% Aligoté, 25% Bourgogne Blanc, 50% Montagny Villages and 12.5% Montagny 1er cru Chazelle. Aline really is just at the beginning of her journey and with her skills and experience, excellent vines as her raw materials, and a modern vision and passion to build and develop her wines I think she’ll take them a long way.

Tasting note: Dense; firm pear and white peach; spice; heat and power on the nose. Textured and dense on the palate; spicy and broad; powerful and bursting with acidity. Vanilla; white nut; crème-fraiche; nutmeg sit alongside firm white fruit balanced by growing acidity. Young and powerful. Lush and delicious.
Winemaking Detail: 40 year old vines; east facing. Situated half way up the hill; on the east facing slope. Clay-limestone soil; marly border; small pebbles on the surface. Well drained. Aged; 65% tank; 25% in 350 litre 3 year old barrels; 10% in new 450 litre barrels; medium toasting.
Features Pear Peach White-nut Powerful Dense

Features Dense, Peach, Pear, Powerful, Spicy, White nut,
Tasting note Dense, firm pear and white peach, spice, heat and power on the nose. Textured and dense on the palate, spicy and broad, powerful and bursting with acidity. Vanilla, white nut, crème-fraiche, nutmeg sit alongside firm white fruit balanced by growing acidity. Young and powerful. Lush and delicious.
Drink with
Fish pie, Hard cheese, Veal,

Wine details

Country France
Region Burgundy
Producer Aline Beauné
Wine Name Montagny 1er Cru Chazelle
Colour White
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2020
Main Grape Chardonnay
Other Grapes
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 2200
Aging 45% SST; 45% old oak; 10% new oak
Soil Clay with limestone; marl and small flat stones
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail 40 year old vines, east facing. Situated half way up the hill, on the east facing slope. Clay-limestone soil, marly border, small pebbles on the surface. Well drained. Aged, 65% tank, 25% in 350 litre 3 year old barrels, 10% in new 450 litre barrels, medium toasting.

ALB0420WW
Aline Beauné
Montagny 1er Cru Chazelle
2020
Burgundy
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

Burgundy is a long and complex strip of regions, sub-regions, villages and vineyards stretching from Dijon in the north to Macon in the south. It producers, along with perhaps one or two other regions, the most sought after wines in the word sometimes selling for tens of thousands of pounds. But for a few exceptions the reds are Pinot Noir and the whites are Chardonnay, but it is the micro-climate, soils and winemaking that makes the wine so interesting, unique and varied in style and quality. It is the most terroir driven region of France and with its continental climate that varies much from year to year, vintage variation in the wines is everything.

Whilst 2018 may well be Aline Beauné’s first ever solo vintage, she’s no stranger to winemaking in the Cote Chalonnaise. For 15 years she has been heading up the winemaking for Château de la Crée (a domaine based in nearby Santenay) when a few years ago she decided it was time to do it all herself. So when the Buxy co-operative’s lease on 5ha of her families 12ha of Montagny vines came to an end she jumped at the chance. Her 5ha are found in the commune of Saint-Vallerin and are split between; 12.5% Aligoté, 25% Bourgogne Blanc, 50% Montagny Villages and 12.5% Montagny 1er cru Chazelle. Aline really is just at the beginning of her journey and with her skills and experience, excellent vines as her raw materials, and a modern vision and passion to build and develop her wines I think she’ll take them a long way.

Tasting note: Dense; firm pear and white peach; spice; heat and power on the nose. Textured and dense on the palate; spicy and broad; powerful and bursting with acidity. Vanilla; white nut; crème-fraiche; nutmeg sit alongside firm white fruit balanced by growing acidity. Young and powerful. Lush and delicious.
Winemaking Detail: 40 year old vines; east facing. Situated half way up the hill; on the east facing slope. Clay-limestone soil; marly border; small pebbles on the surface. Well drained. Aged; 65% tank; 25% in 350 litre 3 year old barrels; 10% in new 450 litre barrels; medium toasting.
Features Pear Peach White-nut Powerful Dense

Features Dense, Peach, Pear, Powerful, Spicy, White nut,
Tasting note Dense, firm pear and white peach, spice, heat and power on the nose. Textured and dense on the palate, spicy and broad, powerful and bursting with acidity. Vanilla, white nut, crème-fraiche, nutmeg sit alongside firm white fruit balanced by growing acidity. Young and powerful. Lush and delicious.
Drink with
Fish pie, Hard cheese, Veal,

Wine details

Country France
Region Burgundy
Producer Aline Beauné
Wine Name Montagny 1er Cru Chazelle
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2020
Main Grape Chardonnay
Other Grapes
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 2200
Aging 45% SST; 45% old oak; 10% new oak
Soil Clay with limestone; marl and small flat stones
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail 40 year old vines, east facing. Situated half way up the hill, on the east facing slope. Clay-limestone soil, marly border, small pebbles on the surface. Well drained. Aged, 65% tank, 25% in 350 litre 3 year old barrels, 10% in new 450 litre barrels, medium toasting.