Varietal

100 % Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Beautiful pale gold colour.

Elegant aromas of pineapple and white flowers.

Fresh and silky on the palate, with a roasted hazelnut finish.

Food and wine pairing

It will be perfect paired with grilled or poached fish, sushi, sashimi but also asparagus and will also go well with goat cheese or French cheese such as Beaufort, Comté or Emmental.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at around 14°C. (57°F.).

Ageing potential

Already very pleasant, it will express its full potential up to 5 to 6 years after its vintage.

Origin

Slightly set back from the Grands Crus vineyards, Montée de Tonnerre seems to be challenging the Climat right across from it, Blanchot. Its moderate slopes, exposed to the west, welcome the sun in the afternoon.

The grapes ripen easily, especially since they are protected from the East winds. The shallow soil is underlain with Kimmeridgian marly limestone, and reveals veins of blue clay, which gives the wines both minerality and energy.

Montée de Tonnerre covers approximately 42.5 hectares, including Chapelot, Côte de Bréchain and Pied d'Aloup.

Vinification and maturing

- Both grapes and must were brought in - Long pneumatic pressing, - Static settling, - Alcoholic fermentation began in stainless steel tanks,

- 3 days later, 35% of the juice is put into fine-grained barrels 1-2 years old, - Malolactic fermentation completed, - Bâtonnage for the part in oak barrels, - Aging on fine lees for 17 months.

Vintage : 2022

In spite of the harsh spring frosts, the vines recovered very well and the grapes emerged in abundance. The lack of water was very troubling but a few showers on 15 August triggered the ripening process. The harvest was running from 1 September to 22 September. The vines' condition was ideal. Only a few scorch marks were visible following the hot weather. A very good harvest, in terms of quality and quantity, for all the Chablis appellations, with very interesting balances.

Awards

The World of Fine Wine - 91 pts - January 2024