Discover the top 100 best wines of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre' of Chablis as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre' and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Emblematic Premier Cru of Chablis on the right bank of the Serein, considered the most prestigious of the 1ers Crus: 100% Chardonnay on Kimmeridgian marly limestone veined with blue clay — signature minerality and energy. West-facing afternoon exposure, sheltered from easterly winds. Pale gold, fresh nose in layers of oyster, brine, acacia flower and Granny Smith apple. Taut, noble and deep palate with powerful iodine minerality and a long, austere finish in youth; cellars 10–15+ years.
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
wines from the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre' go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of sauerkraut of the sea in casserole, giant paella cooked on a wood fire or grilled mackerel with garlic and herbs.
