2018 Chablis, 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre, Domaine Samuel Billaud (6 x Magnum)

France Burgundy Chablis

The 2018 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from a hectare of 45-year-old vines and was vinified in stainless steel vats and 450-liter barrels before aging for 18 months on the lees. It has a pretty nose of orange blossom, white peach and Japanese yuzu scents that are beautifully defined. The palate is very well balanced, with Granny Smith apples and pear on the entry, a vibrant thread of acidity, and quite a linear, taut finish that is perhaps more 2017 in style. Overall, this is a superb Montée de Tonnerre for those who like "classic" Chablis.

2018 Chablis, 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre, Domaine Samuel Billaud (6 x Magnum)

The 2018 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from a hectare of 45-year-old vines and was vinified in stainless steel vats and 450-liter barrels before aging for 18 months on the lees. It has a pretty nose of orange blossom, white peach and Japanese yuzu scents that are beautifully defined. The palate is very well balanced, with Granny Smith apples and pear on the entry, a vibrant thread of acidity, and quite a linear, taut finish that is perhaps more 2017 in style. Overall, this is a superb Montée de Tonnerre for those who like "classic" Chablis.

France Burgundy Chablis
Producer Domaine Samuel Billaud
Sub-Region Chablis
Region Burgundy
Country France
Vintage 2018
Colour White
ABV 13.00%

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Vinous

In 2018, the Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes across as quite airy and lifted. The tell-tale citrus peel, flora, mint and crushed rock notes are there, but the 2018 is decidedly weightless in feel. I also see a bit less energy than is the norm, but then again, this is 2018 we are talking about. The Montée de Tonnerre is a blend of fruit from two parcels measuring just 0.60 hectares in total.

91-93 Points / Drinking 2022 - 2032

By Antonio Galloni / January 2020