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Domaine Billaud-Simon - Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2011
Domaine Billaud-Simon - Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2011

Domaine Billaud-Simon - Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2011

Chablis 1er Cru|White wine
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3.8/5 (4 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15,5/20

Gault & Millau

2*Étoiles

Hachette

92/100

Robert Parker

“The 2011 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre offers aromas of ripe pear, kiwi, and grapefruit, with hints of white pepper, lemon zest, chalk, and marine notes. There is so much richness in this bottle that you have to take a step back to get a better view—and that’s not something I’d say about many wines from this vintage. I suspect it has the potential to gain even more depth, and it will be worth keeping an eye on it until at least 2018.” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Domaine Billaud-Simon

Vintage

1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

Vintage

2011

Designation

Chablis 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

Kimmeridgian, south to southeast-facing

Viticulture

sustainable farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

in stainless steel tanks, in accordance with the estate's quality guidelines

Livestock Farming

14 to 16 months in the tank

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

A very beautiful pale gold color with green highlights

Nose

a strong mineral character, with hints of fruit and flowers

Palate

Perfect harmony, exceptionally elegant, rich and full-bodied, with an excellent balance between freshness, power, and minerality

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2021

Production

17,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled lobster with basil and parsley butter, a pan-seared slice of foie gras on a bed of honey, or a fillet of John Dory with chervil butter...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2014 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)

About the wine:

Very clean nose with gunflint notes; sharp on the palate, with a taut, tight finish; lots of character.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2014 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding Wine)

About the wine:

Favorite Last year, with a superb Mont de Milieu, Bernard Billaud nearly “did it again” with his 2011 Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru. He’ll have to “settle” for two stars. A remarkable wine for its integrity and precision. The nose, with great finesse, opens with notes of white flowers. As for the palate, it is full of roundness, underscored by a hint of liveliness. A subtle cuvée that would pair beautifully with shellfish.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very Good)

About the wine:

We’re absolutely smitten with this top-tier Chablis, which effortlessly transcends the influence of its vintage to offer a superb, textured balance. We love the breadth on the palate, which is rhythmically offset by its mineral character. The chalky, milky finish is simply beautiful. This is a truly exceptional bottle—one worth waiting a little longer for to maximize the pleasure.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2013 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2011 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre offers aromas of ripe pear, kiwi, and grapefruit, with hints of white pepper, lemon zest, chalk, and marine notes. There is so much richness in this bottle that you have to take a step back to get a better view—and that’s not something I’d say about many wines from this vintage. I suspect it has the potential to gain even more depth, and it will be worth keeping an eye on it until at least 2018.

About the estate:

 
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2014 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

Montée de Tonnerre is just as full-bodied, with a superb mineral character.

About the estate:

This family-owned estate, established in Chablis since 1815, changed hands in 2014, becoming part of the Faiveley estate. This expanded Faiveley’s portfolio—which already included 20 hectares of Chablis’s finest terroirs—with four grands crus: Les Clos, Les Preuses, Vaudésir, and Les Blanchots; four premiers crus: Montée de Tonnerre, Mont-de-Milieu, Fourchaume, and Vaillons; as well as Chablis and Petit Chablis wines. Olivier Bailly was appointed estate manager in 2014 and quickly refined the winemaking process. Beginning in 2016, a return to top quality became evident, and this estate is now one of the most reliable in Chablis.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Vinous

Rated "Recommended"

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