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La Chablisienne - Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2017

Name: La Chablisienne - Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2017
Brand: La Chablisienne
Rating: 4.2 (17 reviews)

Chablis 1er Cru|White wine

4.2/5 (17 customers)

91-93/100

Robert Parker

“The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre features notes of grapefruit, green apple, oyster shell, and white flowers. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, with good structure and a touch of restraint, offering good concentration and a tight core. Its ultimate potential is hard to gauge, but it is very promising: the only thing missing is time.” (Robert Parker – Wine Advocate 2018) A truly great Premier Cru!

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Estate

La Chablisienne

Vintage

1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

Vintage

2017

Designation

Chablis 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

Middle and Upper Kimmeridgian. Alternating layers of limestone and marl

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Cold static settling. Fermentation in barrels and tanks. Malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

15 months on fine lees in tanks and barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Pale gold color

Nose

Delicate and complex. Aromas of fruit, white flowers, and mild spices. A hint of minerality.

Palate

Elegant and rich with ripe fruit. Beautiful mineral structure. Long finish.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with river fish in sauce, frog legs, Bresse chicken in cream sauce...

More information at La Chablisienne

More information at Chablis

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Chablis’s leading producer consistently delivers a faithful interpretation of the appellation, thanks to the precise and meticulous work of winemaker Vincent Bartement. As always, the wines are released one vintage behind; this year’s release is from 2016, a complicated vintage in which the Mont-de-Milieu region fared very well. Other terroirs that the winery usually handles well taste a little less impressive this time around—let’s wait for the 2017s!

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Founded in 1923, La Chablisienne is a cooperative winery comprising nearly 300 winegrowers and representing a quarter of the Chablis vineyards; it celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2013. It is a modern, high-performing organization that contributes significantly to the appellation’s reputation. The Grenouilles grand cru is one of its flagship wines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 91–93/100 (Excellent Wine)

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

About the wine:

The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre features notes of grapefruit, green apple, oyster shell, and white flowers. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, with good structure and a touch of restraint, offering good concentration and a tight core. Its ultimate potential is difficult to gauge, but it is very promising: the only thing missing is time.

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

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

The largest producer of Chablis ranks among France’s finest cooperatives, demonstrating equal skill in business and winemaking. Among the many vintages produced, it can be challenging to choose, but all the wines now benefit from flawless technical expertise in pressing and aging on the lees. The standout specialties are the consistently excellent Chablis Vieilles Vignes and the Premiers Crus in heavy bottles, which rival the finest wines from private estates—not to mention the famous Grand Cru Château Grenouilles, which should not be drunk too young! The entry-level wines have improved significantly and have shed the reductive notes that once characterized them. La Chablisienne is in fine form!

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 17 reviews