William Fèvre - Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru Domaine 2018
17/20
RVF
16,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
93+/100
Robert Parker
92-94/100
Vinous
“I note the optimistic drinking window I established a year ago; the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre offers aromas of lemon oil, fresh bread, crisp green apple, white flowers, damp pits, and oyster water. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, silky and crisp, it is expansive and dynamic, with tangy notes, subtle depth at its core, and a long, savory finish.” (Wine Advocate 2020)
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Eye
Beautiful gold-green dress
Nose
A complex blend of floral and fruity aromas with intense mineral notes
Palate
Full-bodied in its youth, it evolves toward subtlety and elegance, developing notes of ripe fruit.
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
30 minutes before serving
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled fish or in a creamy sauce, with seafood, shellfish, poultry, and white meats—whether creamy or grilled...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2021 Guide) 5* Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Having been in his position since the estate was acquired by Bouchard Père et Fils of Beaune nearly a quarter of a century ago, Didier Séguier has significantly improved the quality of the wines since then. While the vineyard holdings are undoubtedly the finest in the entire Chablis region, encompassing both Premier Crus and Grands Crus, it is the dedicated and meticulous work in both the vineyard and the cellar that allows the full essence of the minerality unique to Chablis’s Kimmeridgian limestone to be extracted. These wines regularly offer the advantage of being enjoyable when young yet age impeccably.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
I can confirm the optimistic drinking window I established a year ago: the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre offers aromas of lemon oil, fresh bread, crisp green apple, white flowers, damp pits, and oyster water. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, silky and crisp, it is expansive and dynamic, with tangy notes, a subtle depth at its core, and a long, savory finish.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with 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:
With notes of fresh mint and a luminous body, accented by a briny sparkle, it gets right to the heart of the matter with its clean, taut profile.
About the estate:
Owned by the Henriot Group, this estate is the largest owner of Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis, with over fifteen hectares. Its extensive vineyards and diverse range of terroirs are brought to their full potential through meticulous management: soil tillage, hand-harvesting at the optimal time, and yield control. Passionate about his vines, Didier Seguier, who has led the estate since 1998, produces pure, well-defined, and crisp Chablis wines, using organic methods (certification pending) and even biodynamic practices for the Premier and Grand Crus. With the exception of the Petit Chablis, vinification and aging are skillfully divided for each cuvée between barrels—never new—and stainless steel tanks. Eschewing any distinct signature, the style captivates through its respect for the terroir and the expression of minerality, which have been better preserved since the estate gradually switched the entire range to Diam’s corks between 2005 and 2010. The transition to organic farming is underway.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Burghound
Rated: Recommended
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16.5+ out of 20
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated 92–94 out of 100
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended