Winery Olivier LeflaiveChablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre'
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' from the Winery Olivier Leflaive
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of minerality, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre'
Pairings that work perfectly with Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre'
Original food and wine pairings with Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre'
The Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' of Winery Olivier Leflaive matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of baked dumplings, potato and smoked salmon gratin or indian chicken (simplified korma).
Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier Leflaive's Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre'.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' from Winery Olivier Leflaive are 2014, 2013, 2012, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Olivier Leflaive
The Winery Olivier Leflaive is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 118 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre'
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.
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: Tank
Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.
