In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral
Palate: lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline
A fresh, well-priced premier cru, with citrus, white flowers and a saline, mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Chablis oysters
The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Salade lyonnaise
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Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.
How to serve Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Chablis oysters, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Salade lyonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Montee de Tonnerre is a leading Brocard premier cru.
- 1973 — Domaine founded
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Chablis, AOC)
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1973
Frequently asked about Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre
What does Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flower, apple, mineral. On the palate, lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A fresh, well-priced premier cru, with citrus, white flowers and a saline, mineral finish.
When should I drink Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre?
Chablis oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Salade lyonnaise. The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
What grapes are in Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Chablis, AOC).