Droin Chablis 1er cru Montée de Tonnerre 2023

95 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "This exquisite wine enchants with a complex nose of lime peel, gooseberry and pear with hints of smoky reduction and a salty mineral edge. The wine is dense and compact, and its weight is perfectly balanced by racy acidity. The grapes are from 1.76ha in the blue clay soils of the Côte de Bréchain. They are crushed and fermented in tank and cask (25%). In the view of Benoît Droin, this is a 'super premier cru' – grand cru-adjacent, like Chambolle Amoureuses and Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques. Drinking Window: 2028-2045. (10/12/24)"

95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "In contrast, Montee de Tonnerre appears more powerful, with broad shoulders, but the richness of the vintage softens its structure. (2026)"

91-94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Pale in colour, quite strict on the nose. This is so much less exotic than the Mont de Milieu but it has a generous flesh through the middle, more white peach than yellow, but all very well harnessed. Crunchy finish. 30% was made in barrel. (Jun 2024)"

93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Aromas of citrus blossom, orange oil, white flowers, iodine and honey introduce the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered wine that's rich and dense. It's a strong effort with good cellaring potential. Drink: 2027-2043. (Mar 2025)"

93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru has a more austere bouquet of light fumé notes mixed with petrichor–a more uncompromising aromatics than the Vaulorent, one for hardcore Chablis-lovers. The palate is taut and fresh, displaying good body and density. Very pure with a strict and persistent finish. Excellent. Drink: 2026-2035. (Aug 2024)"

93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (Jan 2025).

93 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2026).