2021 Samuel Billaud Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre [JM93-95][V93-95][BH92-94]

Producer: Samuel Billaud 
Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France 
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Year: 2021 

Jasper Morris, 93-95 Points 

"From upper Chapelot and the central triangle of Montée de Tonnerre itself, with 20% wood. Pale colour with a lime green edge. The bouquet has barely started singing here, but the wine soars on the palate with that sunny generosity of fruit before the crunch of the kimmeridgian fossils. The two sides are beautifully integrated. This wine has a terrific backbone which leaves a clinically dry aftertaste. Really fine. Drink from 2025-2032." 

Vinous, 93-95 Points 

"The 2021 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru, vinified the same as the Mont de Milieu, has another "serious" backward, saline nose, almost with a slight seaweed scent. Fine acidity in the mouth, the palate is well balanced and very focused with hints of orange rind and apricot rendering it a little more consumer-friendly than the Mont de Milieu. Superb." 

Burghound, 92-94 Points 

"Note: from a .45 ha holding in both Montée de Tonnerre proper and Chapelot Strong notes of mineral reduction largely dominate the more floral-suffused aromas of green apple and iodine. The suave and succulent medium-bodied flavors also coat the palate with dry extract on the refined, pure and focused finish that displays excellent length. This very classy effort will need at least some patience as it's presently quite compact. Lovely stuff. *Burghound Sweet Spot Outstanding!*" 

Alcohol: 13% 

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