In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral
Palate: lemon, oyster shell, flint, saline
A grand-cru-quality premier cru, taut and saline with citrus, white flowers and stony depth.
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. -
Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
How to serve Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Chablis oysters, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Roast turbot in beurre blanc. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Raveneau's Montee de Tonnerre performs at grand cru level and is fiercely sought after.
- 1948 — Domaine established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Raveneau
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Chablis, AOC)
- Oak
- Aged in older oak barrels
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 250 to 600 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1948
Scores
- Burghound 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
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, flint, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A grand-cru-quality premier cru, taut and saline with citrus, white flowers and stony depth.
When should I drink Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre?
Drink 8-25 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 Roast turbot in beurre blanc. 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).