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Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2026 to 2036.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2023 | 2021 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral
Palate: lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline
The top Chablis premier cru, taut and saline with citrus, white flowers and a stony, mineral finish.
What it pairs with
- Chablis oysters The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.More wines for oysters →
- Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.More wines for fish →Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
- Salade lyonnaise Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
With cheese
Soumaintrain
Local tradition Soumaintrain and Chablis share the Yonne. A regional produce site pairs a Chablis or Petit Chablis with younger cheeses and a premier cru with the most pronounced ones, the wine's acidity against the brine rind and milky paste.
Brillat-Savarin
Our pick The cheese is rich, with cream and fresh butter flavours. A premier cru Chablis, dry and high in acidity, cuts through the butterfat and keeps the cream from cloying.
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 sits on the south-east slope adjoining the Chablis Grand Cru hill; the climat carries Chablis Premier Cru status under the 1938 INAO Chablis decree.
- 1959Domaine founded
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine William Fevre · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Chablis, AOC)
- Oak
- Aged in steel and older oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1959
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. The top Chablis premier cru, taut and saline with citrus, white flowers and a stony, mineral finish.
When should I drink Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre?
Drink 5-15 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).
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