2018 Chablis, 1er Cru, Montee de Tonnerre, Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin (6 x Bottle)
The 2018 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru is powerful, ample and rich, all of which give it a decidedly exotic flair. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and apricot all flesh out in the glass. Droin's Montée de Tonnerre is usually a more reserved, finely cut Chablis, but the 2018 leans decidedly towards opulence. Although quite beautiful and expressive, in the early going this is one of the most overt 2018 Montée de Tonnerre wines I tasted.
2018 Chablis, 1er Cru, Montee de Tonnerre, Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin (6 x Bottle)
The 2018 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru is powerful, ample and rich, all of which give it a decidedly exotic flair. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and apricot all flesh out in the glass. Droin's Montée de Tonnerre is usually a more reserved, finely cut Chablis, but the 2018 leans decidedly towards opulence. Although quite beautiful and expressive, in the early going this is one of the most overt 2018 Montée de Tonnerre wines I tasted.
| Producer | Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Chablis |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Colour | White |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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Vinous
The 2018 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru has an attractive bouquet that gently unfurls to reveal lemon peel, praline and light white chocolate scents. A faint, sweet tang of marzipan surfaces with aeration. The palate is well balanced with an appealing roundness on the entry. Lightly honeyed in texture, it does lack a bit of tension, although I appreciate the almost peppery finish that fans out nicely. Enjoy over the next decade.
91 Points / Drinking 2021 - 2030
By Neal Martin / September 2020