2017 Chablis Montee de Tonnerre
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The 2017 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru is one of the classiest and most refined wines in this range. Light, gracious and impossibly refined, the Montée de Tonnerre shows why this premier cru is so highly regarded. All the elements are perfectly in place. Silky, pliant and wonderfully expressive, with terrific energy, the Montée de Tonnerre hits all the right notes. In a word: sublime.
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Neal Martin
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is also performing well, despite what was a challenging vintage for the Raveneau family's holdings in this, their emblematic premier cru. Offering up aromas of ripe Meyer lemon, green apples, white flowers and almond paste, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a broader, more powerful profile than the Butteaux but with less cut and not quite the same length on the finish.
The 2017 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre demands coaxing from the glass, developing enticing spicy, Asian-inspired aromas amongst the typical flinty scents. The palate is fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, very linear in style but with tension from start to finish. There is wonderful salinity in this Montée de Tonnerre with just the right amount of bitterness on the aftertaste. This brims over with potential.