Raveneau Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2021
Domaine Raveneau
Raveneau is the gold standard for Chablis, and Montée de Tonnerre is arguably their most complete premier cru. The 2021 vintage brought freshness and concentration in equal measure. This is a wine that teaches you about Chablis terroir in real time — each sip revealing another layer of that ancient seabed. Allocations are notoriously tight, so buy what you can find.
Nose
Taut citrus and crushed limestone open into green apple and a faint honeyed sweetness. A saline, almost oyster-shell minerality defines the aromatic profile, with a whisper of white flowers.
Palate
Razor-sharp acidity frames a core of green apple, citrus, and gooseberry, with a chalky, textural mid-palate that speaks directly to the Kimmeridgian clay beneath the vines. A subtle toasted note from judicious oak use adds complexity without weight.
Finish
Long and mineral-driven, with persistent citrus, a hint of marzipan, and a saline close that pulls you back for another sip.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Montée de Tonnerre (premier cru, Chablis right bank)
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Freshly shucked Gillardeau oysters with mignonette
Produced by Domaine Raveneau in the heart of Chablis, where brothers Bernard and Jean-Marie continue to farm some of the appellation's most prized premier and grand cru parcels with minimal intervention.
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