Domaine Montanet-Thoden ‘Galerne’ Vézelay, 2022
This wine is made of 100% Chardonnay from Vézelay. Just south of Chablis, but in the same orbit as the Côte d’Or, lies the commune of Vézelay. And in Vézelay, Valentin Montanet and his family domaine has been at the forefront of organic farming in the region. Montanet’s wines are the most frequently opened and effortlessly enjoyed white Burgundies in our wine fridge. “Galerne” refers to the sweeping northwestern winds that blow through the vineyards of Vézelay, keeping the grapes cool and dry, and full of ripping acidity. This vintage of “Galerne” is slightly more opulent than the typical Vézelay in that its citrus profile leans in the direction of caramelized lemon skin and bitter pomelo seeds as opposed to a puckery acidity. It’s no less mineral, however. We would pair this alongside ripe La Tur—a soft, funky goat and sheep’s milk cheese, or scallops in a coconut lemongrass beurre blanc.
