95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Montee de Tonnerre 2021 smells of exotic fruit and, conversely, has a pebbly mouthfeel. Pure, crystalline, it combines richness and saltiness, depth of flesh and a strong telluric feel. (2024)"
94 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Fevre's Montée de Tonnerre comes from all three sectors. Seguier notes that Pied d'Aloup has the highest marn content, Montée de Tonnerre adds weight and the old Chapelot vines (planted in 1936) add finesse. More closed on the nose. Weighty, concentrated, persistent. Saline notes. Will be a great gourmand wine. Some white flower notes, lots of zesty orange and grapefruit on the palate with a nice touch of white peach. For long ageing. Drinking Window: 2025-2030. (Oct 2022)"
92-94 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a 2.24 ha holding that is divided between Pied d'Aloup, Côte de Bréchain and Chapelot). A discreet dollop of wood sets off the equally cool and perhaps even slightly more elegant aromas of acacia, citrus, seashore and oyster shell. The sleek and highly sophisticated medium-bodied flavors possess a really lovely texture while delivering superb length on the bitter lemon and mineral-suffused finish. This beautifully balanced effort is crystalline in its purity and a wine that should repay a decade plus of keeping. Drink: 2031+. (Oct 2022)"
91-94 points Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): "Still cloudy after racking. Didier describes the blend as including Chapelot, for sunshine, Pied d’Aloue on marl for freshness, while the Côte de Bréchain provides concentration from the oldest vines (1936). The 2021 Montée de Tonnerre has a very classy nose, without the now habitual sunny yellow fruit, cooler and fresher. All a little bit unknit after racking but the component parts are clearly there, with excellent fresh acidity and length. Drink from 2026-2032. (Jun 2022)"
93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2023).
93 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2024).
91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from 2.2-hectares split over three climats with different orientations including the domaine's oldest vines planted back in 1936. This has quite an aromatic bouquet with limestone, oyster shell and yellow plum aromas that blossom in the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, harmonious with commendable weight matched with a countervailing saline element. Bright and sparky, enjoy this delicious Chablis over the next 15 years. Drink: 2024-2038. (Sep 2022)"
94 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Fevre's Montée de Tonnerre comes from all three sectors. Seguier notes that Pied d'Aloup has the highest marn content, Montée de Tonnerre adds weight and the old Chapelot vines (planted in 1936) add finesse. More closed on the nose. Weighty, concentrated, persistent. Saline notes. Will be a great gourmand wine. Some white flower notes, lots of zesty orange and grapefruit on the palate with a nice touch of white peach. For long ageing. Drinking Window: 2025-2030. (Oct 2022)"
92-94 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a 2.24 ha holding that is divided between Pied d'Aloup, Côte de Bréchain and Chapelot). A discreet dollop of wood sets off the equally cool and perhaps even slightly more elegant aromas of acacia, citrus, seashore and oyster shell. The sleek and highly sophisticated medium-bodied flavors possess a really lovely texture while delivering superb length on the bitter lemon and mineral-suffused finish. This beautifully balanced effort is crystalline in its purity and a wine that should repay a decade plus of keeping. Drink: 2031+. (Oct 2022)"
91-94 points Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): "Still cloudy after racking. Didier describes the blend as including Chapelot, for sunshine, Pied d’Aloue on marl for freshness, while the Côte de Bréchain provides concentration from the oldest vines (1936). The 2021 Montée de Tonnerre has a very classy nose, without the now habitual sunny yellow fruit, cooler and fresher. All a little bit unknit after racking but the component parts are clearly there, with excellent fresh acidity and length. Drink from 2026-2032. (Jun 2022)"
93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2023).
93 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2024).
91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from 2.2-hectares split over three climats with different orientations including the domaine's oldest vines planted back in 1936. This has quite an aromatic bouquet with limestone, oyster shell and yellow plum aromas that blossom in the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, harmonious with commendable weight matched with a countervailing saline element. Bright and sparky, enjoy this delicious Chablis over the next 15 years. Drink: 2024-2038. (Sep 2022)"
| Product SKU | 346168 |
| Producer | fèvre/william |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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