La Chablisienne - Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2017
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 difficult 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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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...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
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 with a one-year delay; this year’s 2016 vintage was a challenging one, but the Mont-de-Milieu terroir fared very well. Other terroirs that the winery usually handles well taste a bit less impressive; 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. A modern and efficient organization, it plays a major role in 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 shows great promise: the only thing missing is time.
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 is among the best cooperatives in France, demonstrating equal skill in both business and winemaking. With so many cuvées produced, it can be difficult 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 Premier Crus in heavy bottles, which rival the finest offerings 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
Review and opinion by Mr. ROLAND O. Published on July 4, 2022
A nice balance
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Review and comment by Mr. JEAN BAPTISTE D. Published on April 18, 2021
A very fine wine
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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on October 19, 2019
Nice aroma, but there’s nothing behind it—it almost feels like drinking water. I wasn’t used to this “lack” from a Chablis...
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Review and comment by Mr. BERNARD P. Published on October 4, 2019
A true delight—a great wine
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Review and comment by Mr. JEAN CLAUIDE M. Published on September 2, 2019
good value for money
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC G. Published on August 15, 2023
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Review by Mr. MAURICE K. Published on June 8, 2023
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Review by Mr. PAUL C. Posted on 02/08/2021
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Review and comment by Mr. FRANCOIS S. Posted on August 19, 2020
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Published on April 20, 2020
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