2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, Samuel Billaud

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, Samuel Billaud

Samuel’s Montée de Tonnerre is a blend of two parcels, one of which lies alongside that of Raveneau’s. It has a wonderfully spicy scent, reminiscent of ginger. The palate is savoury and taut, with a tingling freshness on the finish. 20% is raised in oak, giving the fruit further breadth.

Critic score
92/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
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In stock
£288.00
Bottle
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In stock
£48.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Montée de Tonnerre, Chablis, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2036info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

From two domaine plots, planted in 1971 and 1976. Clean pale yellow with a powerful bouquet, classic Montée de Tonnerre. The concentration is really impressive, not too exotic. Rather buttery at the finish, though then the minerals return. A question of time.

Jasper Morris (December 2024)
91—93/100

The 2023 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from two plots in Chapelot and one in Montée de Tonnerre itself. It has a refined bouquet with a mixture of white and yellow fruit, fine mineralité and focus. The palate is very well balanced with a sapid entry, just a hint of white peach and almond. Still, it is very tensile and citric on the finish. Excellent.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (June 2024)
(91—93)/100

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